Hillsboro Charter Academy

Summary:

Hillsboro Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school in Purcellville, Virginia, serving 143 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with exceptional academic performance that significantly exceeds the averages of Loudoun County Public Schools and the state of Virginia.

Hillsboro Charter Academy's students demonstrate remarkable proficiency in standardized tests, with 95.83% of 5th-graders achieving proficiency in both Mathematics and English Reading, compared to 81% and 80.52% for Loudoun County, respectively. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with only 2.8% African American, 1.4% Hispanic, and 2.8% Asian students. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 2.1%, suggesting a relatively affluent student population.

While Hillsboro Charter Academy's academic success is commendable, the lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity may be an area for the school to address. Nearby schools, such as Catoctin Elementary, Lucketts Elementary, and Hamilton Elementary, tend to have more diverse student populations. Investigating the school's curriculum, teaching methods, and other practices could provide valuable insights into the drivers of its exceptional academic performance and help the school create a more inclusive learning environment.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132

(540) 751-2560

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,655

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Asian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10^th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.55. (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 (83.3%), two or more races (9%), Asian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy is 15.8, which is the highest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Hillsboro Charter Academy employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsboro Charter Academy is $19,655, which is the 8^th highest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsboro Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro Charter Academy 109^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hillsboro Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillsboro Charter Academy

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Rank History for all students at Hillsboro Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2019	69.09	343^rd	1105	69.0%
2021	88.96	86^th	1103	92.2%
2022	94.90	3^rd	1109	99.7%
2023	82.99	155^th	1114	86.1%
2024	85.55	109^th	1114	90.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Hillsboro Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.49	110^th	1100	90.0%
2024	86.75	80^th	1098	92.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Hillsboro Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.89	216^th	1093	80.2%
2024	83.05	141^st	1101	87.2%

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Rank History for White students at Hillsboro Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.44	228^th	984	76.8%
2024	75.60	187^th	979	80.9%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of 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: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 26, 2024

Students start together through the Kindergarten cohort. Special needs students don't always receive consistent individualized help. It's a small school however oversight is lacking where it matters. It was not a welcoming environment and when we raised concerns about student safety we were treated disparately. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Awesome school, great teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hillsboro Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	84	0	1	11	5	101
2018	108	2	2	11	9	132
2019	115	4	4	9	11	143
2020	116	4	4	8	12	144
2021	116	4	5	8	11	144
2022	117	4	5	5	13	144
2023	119	4	4	2	14	143
2024	120	2	5	4	13	144

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

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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 Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	101	8.2	12.3	n/a
2018	132	8.2	16.0	n/a
2019	143	8.2	17.4	n/a
2020	144	9.0	16.0	n/a
2021	144	8.1	17.6	n/a
2022	144	7.2	20.0	n/a
2023	143	8.5	16.8	2.1
2024	144	9.1	15.8	5.6

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 Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	101	8.2	12.3	n/a
2018	132	8.2	16.0	n/a
2019	143	8.2	17.4	n/a
2020	144	9.0	16.0	n/a
2021	144	8.1	17.6	n/a
2022	144	7.2	20.0	n/a
2023	143	8.5	16.8	2.1
2024	144	9.1	15.8	5.6

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 Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$49 (0.3%)	$16,230 (99.7%)	$16,279
2020	$10 (0.1%)	$18,134 (99.9%)	$18,144
2021	$543 (2.8%)	$19,112 (97.2%)	$19,655

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsboro Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 343^rd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 155^th of 1114 Elementary schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Charter Academy)	79	66.7	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	77.1	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Hillsboro Charter Academy)	63	75	12%
3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	76	73.8	2.2%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Charter Academy)	88	83.3	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	79.1	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Hillsboro Charter Academy)	79	100	21%
4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	81	80.9	0.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Charter Academy)	100	91.7	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	78.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Hillsboro Charter Academy)	100	87.5	12.5%
5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	85	73.3	11.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Hillsboro Charter Academy)	100	95.8	4.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	84	79.6	4.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	143
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	9	2	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	119	3.5%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%

Schools Near Hillsboro Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsboro Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	37110 Charles Town Pike	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(540) 751-2560	144	9	15.8	5.6%	120 (83.3%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.8%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.0%)	85.5	109^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.2%		83	155^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.1%	46	81.8	87.5	95.8	95.8	81.8	83.3	95.8	83.3	$19,655	$543	$19,112
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	36803 Allder School Rd.	Purcellville	20132	Albemarle County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2550	663	51	13.0	15.1%	483 (72.9%)	18 (2.7%)	109 (16.4%)	14 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.3%)	63.9	440^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.5%		62.8	436^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.9%	4	68.9	74.1	78.8	78.8	71.8	74.1	81.8	75.3	$18,602	$381	$18,220
Round Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17115 Evening Star Dr	Round Hill	20141	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2450	578	45	12.7	11.1%	456 (78.9%)	12 (2.1%)	64 (11.1%)	16 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	74.8	285^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.4%		70.8	334^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.0%	49	85.3	78.5	78.5	74.2	81.4	87.9	78.5	79.3	$17,445	$244	$17,201
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	38180 West Colonial Highway	Hamilton	20158	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2540	403	39	10.4	9.4%	313 (77.7%)	9 (2.2%)	35 (8.7%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.9%)	81.2	196^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.4%		66.7	388^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.2%	192	85.0	87.0	86.9	79.8	74.6	84.1	88.1	86.8	$23,059	$483	$22,576
Emerick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	440 S Nursery Ave	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 571-2440	419	31	13.7	11.9%	323 (77.1%)	10 (2.4%)	44 (10.5%)	15 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	87.2	82^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	92.6%		90.5	47^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.8%	35	86.6	97.1	80.3	83.3	87.9	92.8	89.2	91.3	$18,701	$256	$18,446
Hamilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	54 S Kerr St	Hamilton	20158	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2570	168	19	9.0	10.7%	134 (79.8%)	4 (2.4%)	15 (8.9%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	79.3	224^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.9%		76	254^th of 1114 public elementary schools	77.2%	30	79.2	65.4	93.1	89.7	83.3	84.6	93.1	84.0	$25,457	$807	$24,650
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18048 Lincoln Rd	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2430	92	12	7.8	9.8%	79 (85.9%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.6%)	92.6	16^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.6%		62.1	447^th of 1114 public elementary schools	59.9%	431	94.1	94.1	94.1	88.9	88.2	94.1	94.4	100.0	$31,918	$290	$31,628
Waterford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15513 Loyalty Rd	Waterford	20197	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2460	238	19	12.6	8.0%	188 (79.0%)	3 (1.3%)	22 (9.2%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.6%)	73.5	302^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	72.9%		73	295^th of 1114 public elementary schools	73.5%	7	80.9	78.1	76.5	76.5	76.6	78.1	88.2	85.4	$21,781	$428	$21,353
Lovettsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	49 S Loudoun St	Lovettsville	20180	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2470	509	41	12.5	15.1%	364 (71.5%)	23 (4.5%)	82 (16.1%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	67.4	387^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.3%		67.7	373^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	66.5%	14	75.8	77.9	71.6	72.7	80.0	81.4	75.0	80.2	$17,115	$246	$16,869
Catoctin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Catoctin Circle SW	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2940	590	49	12.1	24.1%	377 (63.9%)	25 (4.2%)	131 (22.2%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	65	426^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.8%		52.5	588^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.2%	162	77.5	82.3	71.2	65.4	72.4	83.2	72.6	85.4	$18,119	$249	$17,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro Charter Academy

What district is Hillsboro Charter Academy in?

Loudoun County Public Schools

Is Hillsboro Charter Academy a good school?

Yes. Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks in the top 9.8% of Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hillsboro Charter Academy?

Students at Hillsboro Charter Academy are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Hillsboro Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Hillsboro Charter Academy.

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