Hillsboro Jr. High School

12 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 544 students in grades 7-8, Hillsboro Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hillsboro Jr. High School's student population of 544 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillsboro Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro Jr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1142 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillsboro Jr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hillsboro Jr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hillsboro Jr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillsboro Jr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillsboro Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillsboro Jr. High School's ranking?
Hillsboro Jr. High School is ranked #1142 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hillsboro Jr. High School often compared to?
Hillsboro Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro Jr. High School?
544 students attend Hillsboro Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hillsboro Jr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Jr. High School?
Hillsboro Jr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Jr. High School offer ?
Hillsboro Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillsboro Jr. High School part of?
Hillsboro Jr. High School is part of Hillsboro R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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