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Hillsboro Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,011 students in Hillsboro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hillsboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,011 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hillsboro Independent School District, which is ranked #558 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#535 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,210 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
53%
# Black Students
207 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
480 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
24%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
142
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,695 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,901 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 82% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,695
$13,417
Spending / Student
$22,901
$14,148
Best Hillsboro Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4100
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Grades: PK-3
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Old Bynum Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Grades: 4-6
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
121 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Grades: 11
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro Independent School District?
Hillsboro Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,011 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro Independent School District?
Hillsboro Independent School District is ranked #558 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (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 Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro Independent School District?
60% of Hillsboro Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro Independent School District?
Hillsboro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hillsboro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,901 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 82% over four school years.
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