Summary:
The city of Hillsboro, Kentucky has only one public school, Hillsboro Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, Hillsboro Elementary does not appear to be a standout school in the state, with a fluctuating statewide ranking and a current 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hillsboro Elementary's test scores are generally below the state and county averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade math, the school's proficiency rate was 35% compared to the state average of 43%, and in 5th grade reading, the proficiency rate was 32% compared to the state average of 46%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (63.29%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
While Hillsboro Elementary's spending per student ($13,410) is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is slightly lower than the state average, the school's overall performance appears to be declining, with its statewide ranking dropping significantly from 233rd out of 687 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 532nd out of 685 in 2023-2024. These findings suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.
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