For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,626 students in Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,626 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
15 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,510 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
93%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
157
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
120
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,328 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,815
$21,914
Spending / Student
$16,328
$21,170
Best Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,626 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District is ranked #343 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
93% of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,328 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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