Serving 500 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro Jr. High School's student population of 500 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
500 students attend Hillsboro Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hillsboro Jr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 12:1.
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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