Hillsboro R-III School District

5 Ridgewood Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050-5202
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hillsboro R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,302 students in Hillsboro R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hillsboro R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
3,302 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Hillsboro R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#391 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hillsboro R-III  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsboro R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsboro R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hillsboro R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.49
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,112 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
218
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
282
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
272
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,036 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hillsboro R-III  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Hillsboro R-III  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,962
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hillsboro R-III  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,036
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hillsboro R-III  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hillsboro R-III School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0040
Grades: 3-4
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Jr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Grades: 7-8
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Middle Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10478 Business 21
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0030
Grades: 5-6
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsboro Primary
101 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0050
Grades: K-2
| 644 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Alternative School
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Grades: 1-12
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,302 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District is ranked #393 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro R-III School District?
94% of Hillsboro R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hillsboro R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,036 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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