Summary:
The Hillsboro R-III school district in Missouri is home to two high-performing middle schools: Hillsboro Junior High (grades 7-8) and Hillsboro Middle Elementary (grades 5-6). Both schools have demonstrated consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state averages in several key subject areas.
Hillsboro Junior High stands out for its significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics for 7th grade (51.8% vs. 39.5% statewide) and Algebra I (80.9% vs. 41.5% statewide). Hillsboro Middle Elementary also excels, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics for 6th grade (50.4% vs. 43.7% statewide) and English Language Arts for 5th grade (49.8% vs. 44.1% statewide). Both schools have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.
The Hillsboro R-III school district is allocating significant resources to support the middle school education in the area, as evidenced by the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at both schools. However, the student populations at both schools are predominantly White, with limited racial diversity, which may be an area for the district to consider in terms of promoting inclusivity and representation.
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