For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,539 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,539 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 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
0.13
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
28%
# Black Students
15 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,433 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
93%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
97
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,879 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,251 is less than the state median of $21,244. 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
$19,879
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,251
$21,244
Best Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 327 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
| 642 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
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,539 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District is ranked #342 out of 844 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $17,251 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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