Top Rankings
Hillsboro R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,289 students in Hillsboro R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hillsboro R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
3,289 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hillsboro R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,093 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
232
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
279
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
308
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
270
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,076 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,009
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,076
$13,899
Best Hillsboro R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,121 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10478 Business 21
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0030
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0030
Grades: 5-6
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Grades: 7-8
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0040
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0040
Grades: 3-4
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsboro Primary
Magnet School
101 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0050
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0050
Grades: K-2
| 670 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,289 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District is ranked #212 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro R-III School District?
94% of Hillsboro R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hillsboro R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,076 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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