Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillsboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
8%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
14%
Black
(15-16)1%
23%
White
(15-16)90%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary School?
94 students attend Hillsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hillsboro Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Elementary School?
Hillsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Elementary School offer ?
Hillsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillsboro Elementary School part of?
Hillsboro Elementary School is part of Loudoun County Public Schools School District.
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