Is Hillsboro Elementary a good school?

Hillsboro Elementary ranks 349 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Hillsboro Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hillsboro Elementary?

Students at Hillsboro Elementary are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Hillsboro Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hillsboro Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Hillsboro Junior High Middle : Hillsboro Middle Elementary High : Hillsboro High

Hillsboro Elementary

Summary:

Hillsboro Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in the Hillsboro R-III school district, located in Hillsboro, Missouri. The school has 462 students and is part of a district ranked 90 out of 386 in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillsboro Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 3 and 4, with stable performance over the past few years. The school also ranks in the top 30 and top 80 in the state for serving special education and low-income students, respectively, indicating strong support for traditionally underserved populations. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 24.7% in 2021-2022 to 16.5% in 2023-2024, a positive indicator of student engagement.

Compared to nearby schools, Hillsboro Elementary's performance is generally stronger than other schools in the Hillsboro R-III district and surrounding districts. However, some nearby schools, such as Antonia Elementary and Athena Elementary, have higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas, suggesting that Hillsboro Elementary could learn from their best practices. Additionally, the school's performance for white students and disabled students has been more inconsistent, indicating a need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 3-4

13 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050-5201

(636) 789-0040

District: Hillsboro R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
349^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,764

Students who attend Hillsboro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hillsboro Junior High
	Hillsboro Middle Elementary
High:	Hillsboro High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 467

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillsboro Elementary ranks better than 61.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary is 15. (See more...)

Compare Hillsboro Elementary employs 30.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsboro Elementary is $9,764.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsboro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro Elementary 349^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Hillsboro Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Hillsboro R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro R-III 90^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillsboro Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hillsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.66	298^th	1074	72.3%
2007	57.62	431^st	1080	60.1%
2008	61.45	365^th	1084	66.3%
2009	70.12	256^th	1053	75.7%
2010	68.91	292^nd	1066	72.6%
2011	69.24	284^th	1088	73.9%
2012	69.80	288^th	1085	73.5%
2013	70.10	280^th	1108	74.7%
2014	74.35	220^th	1089	79.8%
2015	64.16	361^st	1058	65.9%
2016	64.01	317^th	865	63.4%
2017	65.22	356^th	1032	65.5%
2018	49.53	521^st	1045	50.1%
2019	64.26	350^th	1052	66.7%
2021	44.72	525^th	901	41.7%
2022	47.47	484^th	908	46.7%
2023	66.86	287^th	898	68.0%
2024	60.03	349^th	906	61.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.06	9^th	107	91.6%
2024	56.71	29^th	101	71.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	43.74	530^th	887	40.2%
2019	49.63	438^th	907	51.7%
2021	34.51	383^rd	574	33.3%
2022	47.46	241^st	532	54.7%
2023	76.62	77^th	611	87.4%
2024	76.18	80^th	625	87.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hillsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.39	200^th	251	20.3%
2019	32.28	215^th	302	28.8%
2021	19.42	72^nd	81	11.1%
2022	39.78	74^th	103	28.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.43	64^th	91	29.7%

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Rank History for White students at Hillsboro Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	35.53	585^th	898	34.9%
2019	51.49	414^th	917	54.9%
2021	29.01	514^th	691	25.6%
2022	33.50	481^st	675	28.7%
2023	52.24	313^th	673	53.5%
2024	44.24	371^st	668	44.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hillsboro Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	527	527
1992	527	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
1993	520	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	523
1994	507	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	510
1995	567	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
1996	567	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
1997	564	1	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	570
1998	529	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	533
1999	505	4	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	517
2000	505	2	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	516
2001	545	0	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	554
2002	554	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	563
2003	554	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	563
2004	550	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
2005	546	1	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	556
2006	506	7	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	524
2007	500	7	4	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	519
2008	541	3	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	552
2009	546	3	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	557
2010	502	5	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	516
2011	502	4	2	5	2	0	0	0	515
2012	514	6	1	3	5	0	2	0	531
2013	469	6	1	7	3	0	4	0	490
2014	475	5	0	15	2	0	2	0	499
2015	506	2	2	9	2	0	5	0	526
2016	509	1	2	4	0	0	9	0	525
2017	473	1	0	8	0	0	7	0	489
2018	514	2	0	13	0	1	5	0	535
2019	492	1	0	13	0	1	9	0	516
2020	446	1	2	8	0	1	10	0	468
2021	429	0	3	10	3	1	10	0	456
2022	425	0	1	19	5	1	13	0	464
2023	424	1	1	14	2	1	19	0	462
2024	433	1	1	9	0	1	22	0	467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillsboro Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	527	24.4	21.5	n/a
1992	528	28.5	18.5	94.9
1993	523	28.3	18.5	95
1994	510	28.4	18.0	94.9
1995	572	33.0	17.3	94.9
1996	572	33.0	17.3	94.9
1997	570	30.6	18.6	21.6
1998	533	29.4	18.1	19.9
1999	517	29.3	17.6	29.4
2000	516	30.3	17.0	35.5
2001	554	32.6	17.0	29.1
2002	563	35.7	15.8	31.8
2003	563	35.7	15.8	31.8
2004	554	33.7	16.4	27.3
2005	556	35.2	15.8	25.4
2006	524	32.5	16.1	31.7
2007	519	31.5	16.5	28.3
2008	552	34.3	16.1	27.5
2009	557	36.1	15.4	27.5
2010	516	36.4	14.1	34.9
2011	515	35.7	14.4	36.7
2012	531	34.5	15.3	42.6
2013	490	34.6	14.1	39.8
2014	499	35.1	14.1	46.1
2015	526	35.0	15.0	37.1
2016	525	38.0	13.8	37.3
2017	489	34.4	14.1	36.4
2018	535	35.3	15.1	32.9
2019	516	36.8	14.0	32.6
2020	468	33.7	13.8	33.1
2021	456	34.1	13.3	27
2022	464	33.6	13.7	20.7
2023	462	32.4	14.2	35.1
2024	467	30.9	15.0	42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillsboro Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	527	24.4	21.5	n/a
1992	528	28.5	18.5	94.9
1993	523	28.3	18.5	95
1994	510	28.4	18.0	94.9
1995	572	33.0	17.3	94.9
1996	572	33.0	17.3	94.9
1997	570	30.6	18.6	21.6
1998	533	29.4	18.1	19.9
1999	517	29.3	17.6	29.4
2000	516	30.3	17.0	35.5
2001	554	32.6	17.0	29.1
2002	563	35.7	15.8	31.8
2003	563	35.7	15.8	31.8
2004	554	33.7	16.4	27.3
2005	556	35.2	15.8	25.4
2006	524	32.5	16.1	31.7
2007	519	31.5	16.5	28.3
2008	552	34.3	16.1	27.5
2009	557	36.1	15.4	27.5
2010	516	36.4	14.1	34.9
2011	515	35.7	14.4	36.7
2012	531	34.5	15.3	42.6
2013	490	34.6	14.1	39.8
2014	499	35.1	14.1	46.1
2015	526	35.0	15.0	37.1
2016	525	38.0	13.8	37.3
2017	489	34.4	14.1	36.4
2018	535	35.3	15.1	32.9
2019	516	36.8	14.0	32.6
2020	468	33.7	13.8	33.1
2021	456	34.1	13.3	27
2022	464	33.6	13.7	20.7
2023	462	32.4	14.2	35.1
2024	467	30.9	15.0	42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillsboro Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$256 (2.9%)	$8,493 (97.1%)	$8,749
2020	$258 (2.8%)	$8,958 (97.2%)	$9,216
2021	$182 (2.0%)	$9,120 (98.0%)	$9,302
2022	$369 (3.8%)	$9,395 (96.2%)	$9,764

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsboro Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 350^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 287^th of 898 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Elementary)	57.8	43.6	14.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro R-III)	57.8	43.6	14.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Elementary)	51.7	55.2	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro R-III)	51.7	55.2	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Elementary)	54.2	49.6	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro R-III)	54.2	49.6	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Elementary)	52.2	49.1	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro R-III)	52.2	49.1	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	516	462	10.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	13	14	7.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	492	424	13.8%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.6%	35.1%	2.5%

Schools Near Hillsboro Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsboro Elementary	Public	3-4	13 Hawk Dr	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 789-0040	467	31	15.0	42.0%	433 (92.7%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.7%)	60	349^th of 906 public elementary schools	61.5%		66.9	287^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.0%	62	42.0	48.4				47.8	47.3			$9,764	$369	$9,395
Hillsboro Primary	Public	K-2	101 Leon Hall Pkwy	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 789-0050	681	48	14.2	38.3%	634 (93.1%)	6 (0.9%)	13 (1.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$10,170	$446	$9,724
Grandview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11470 Hwy C	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Grandview R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 944-3291	227	23	9.7	52.4%	210 (92.5%)	8 (3.5%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	73.7	59.3								$13,004	$1,142	$11,862
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1812 Rock Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	No	(636) 586-1040	150	10	15.0	52.7%	144 (96.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Vineland Elementary	Public	K-6	650 Vineland School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1010	639	56	11.3	55.1%	582 (91.1%)	6 (0.9%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.9%)	67.7	275^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.6%		72.6	211^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.5%	64	66.9	78.4	33.9	49.3	44.6	51.1	61.9	41.4	28.3	$11,038	$2,364	$8,674
Festus Elementary	Public	K-3	1500 Mid-Meadow Ln	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Festus R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 937-4063	1,042	70	14.9	35.8%	947 (90.9%)	23 (2.2%)	15 (1.4%)	11 (1.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.9%)								(n/a)	68.0					61.8				$9,459	$313	$9,147
Festus Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	821 American Legion Dr	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Festus R-VI	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 465-0395	100	6	16.6	30.0%	84 (84.0%)	3 (3.0%)	6 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Athena Elementary	Public	K-6	3775 Athena School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1020	477	46	10.3	52.4%	434 (91.0%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	74.1	204^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.5%		65.1	303^rd of 898 public elementary schools	66.3%	99	60.2	55.3	48.3	50.0	50.8	53.5	52.3	48.2	42.5	$11,099	$2,244	$8,855
Pevely Elementary	Public	K-5	30 Main Street	Pevely	63070	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 479-5200	708	57	12.3	50.6%	598 (84.5%)	31 (4.4%)	28 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.8%)	37.5	584^th of 906 public elementary schools	35.5%		39.8	569^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.6%	15	23.2	34.4	23.8		37.6	38.4	36.9	40.2		$13,749	$1,692	$12,058
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	K-5	7887 Dittmer Ridge Rd	Dittmer	63023	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 274-5327	428	29	14.6	48.1%	397 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	53	417^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.0%		75	186^th of 898 public elementary schools	79.3%	231	38.4	58.6	45.7		32.9	25.8	47.9	42.7		$11,213	$750	$10,463

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