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Hillsboro Elementary School

Summary:

Hillsboro Elementary School is a small public elementary school in Hillsboro, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Pocahontas County Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillsboro Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of West Virginia in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 71.4% of 3rd graders at Hillsboro were proficient or better in math, compared to 60% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school has a strong track record of high rankings among West Virginia elementary schools, ranking 45th out of 368 in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Hillsboro Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 students per teacher, significantly lower than the nearby Marlinton Elementary School (12.1 students per teacher) and the state average.

While Hillsboro Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is notably homogeneous, with 98.67% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's enrollment has decreased from 95 students in the 2020-2021 school year to 75 students in the 2022-2023 school year, which may be a concern for the school's long-term sustainability and the availability of resources for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7724 Seneca Trl
       Hillsboro, WV  24946-8711

(304) 653-4221

District: Pocahontas County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,936 Help


Students who attend Hillsboro Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marlinton Middle School
High:    Pocahontas County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillsboro Elementary School ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Pocahontas County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hillsboro Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pocahontas County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary School is 8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Pocahontas County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsboro Elementary School is $15,936, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Pocahontas County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsboro Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro Elementary School 45th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hillsboro Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pocahontas County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas County Schools 17th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillsboro Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hillsboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 38.56 296th 420 29.5%
2010 27.68 367th 427 14.1%
2011 17.15 408th 426 4.2%
2012 51.25 191st 426 55.2%
2013 31.93 335th 428 21.7%
2014 71.36 68th 422 83.9%
2015 75.85 52nd 408 87.3%
2016 66.90 99th 402 75.4%
2017 48.77 212th 399 46.9%
2018 35.32 271st 392 30.9%
2019 55.99 151st 383 60.6%
2021 76.92 57th 380 85.0%
2022 76.24 59th 375 84.3%
2023 59.94 129th 368 64.9%
2024 81.84 45th 368 87.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillsboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.11 207th 377 45.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.37 164th 382 57.1%
2018 33.21 282nd 368 23.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillsboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.79 243rd 381 36.2%
2018 45.09 213th 366 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillsboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.69 162nd 382 57.6%
2018 24.19 318th 364 12.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hillsboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.53 206th 382 46.1%
2018 34.52 267th 374 28.6%
2019 50.01 174th 373 53.4%
2021 76.12 60th 376 84.0%
2022 75.52 62nd 373 83.4%
2023 57.98 130th 366 64.5%
2024 79.41 51st 367 86.1%
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Data source: test scores: West 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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillsboro Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 205 205
1990 174 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1991 159 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1992 147 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1993 137 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1994 150 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1995 127 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1996 127 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1997 142 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1998 134 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1999 134 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 136 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2001 91 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 99 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 99 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 88 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2005 86 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2006 99 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2007 98 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2009 103 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2010 102 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102
2011 101 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101
2012 89 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
2013 84 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 85
2014 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82
2015 78 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
2016 79 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 81
2017 81 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 82
2018 89 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
2019 96 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 98
2020 82 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 87
2021 77 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 81
2022 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81
2023 74 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 75
2024 76 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 80

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 205 15.4 13.3 n/a
1990 177 14.5 12.2 43.5
1991 162 14.0 11.5 53.7
1992 148 10.7 13.8 46.6
1993 138 11.0 12.5 50.7
1994 153 11.6 13.2 53.6
1995 129 12.7 10.2 55
1996 129 12.7 10.2 55
1997 143 13.2 10.8 67.8
1998 135 12.9 10.5 65.9
1999 136 13.5 10.1 64.7
2000 137 15.0 9.1 70.1
2001 92 8.3 11.1 64.1
2002 100 9.6 10.4 58
2003 100 9.6 10.4 58
2004 89 8.6 10.3 62.9
2005 87 8.4 10.4 71.3
2006 100 8.6 11.6 70
2007 99 8.9 11.1 69.7
2008 100 9.1 11.0 70
2009 103 8.1 12.7 67
2010 102 10.6 9.6 65.7
2011 101 8.8 11.3 56.4
2012 90 9.1 9.8 64.4
2013 85 9.1 9.3 67.1
2014 82 9.1 9.0 67.1
2015 80 8.0 10.0 71.3
2016 81 8.0 10.1 64.2
2017 82 8.5 9.6 54.9
2018 90 7.5 12.0 64.4
2019 98 8.5 11.5 58.2
2020 87 9.0 9.6 65.5
2021 81 9.0 9.0 50.6
2022 81 9.0 9.0 n/a
2023 75 8.8 8.5 n/a
2024 80 10.0 8.0 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 205 15.4 13.3 n/a
1990 177 14.5 12.2 43.5
1991 162 14.0 11.5 53.7
1992 148 10.7 13.8 46.6
1993 138 11.0 12.5 50.7
1994 153 11.6 13.2 53.6
1995 129 12.7 10.2 55
1996 129 12.7 10.2 55
1997 143 13.2 10.8 67.8
1998 135 12.9 10.5 65.9
1999 136 13.5 10.1 64.7
2000 137 15.0 9.1 70.1
2001 92 8.3 11.1 64.1
2002 100 9.6 10.4 58
2003 100 9.6 10.4 58
2004 89 8.6 10.3 62.9
2005 87 8.4 10.4 71.3
2006 100 8.6 11.6 70
2007 99 8.9 11.1 69.7
2008 100 9.1 11.0 70
2009 103 8.1 12.7 67
2010 102 10.6 9.6 65.7
2011 101 8.8 11.3 56.4
2012 90 9.1 9.8 64.4
2013 85 9.1 9.3 67.1
2014 82 9.1 9.0 67.1
2015 80 8.0 10.0 71.3
2016 81 8.0 10.1 64.2
2017 82 8.5 9.6 54.9
2018 90 7.5 12.0 64.4
2019 98 8.5 11.5 58.2
2020 87 9.0 9.6 65.5
2021 81 9.0 9.0 50.6
2022 81 9.0 9.0 n/a
2023 75 8.8 8.5 n/a
2024 80 10.0 8.0 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillsboro Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,892 (11.9%) $14,044 (88.1%) $15,936

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsboro Elementary School

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 151st of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 368 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Elementary School)6040
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas County Schools)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Elementary School)6040
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas County Schools)48.738.5
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Elementary School)18.236.4
 18.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas County Schools)2228.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Elementary School)45.563.6
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas County Schools)32.250
 17.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Hillsboro Elementary School)45.545.5
 0%
   5th Grade Science (Pocahontas County Schools)33.928.3
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9875
 23.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White9674
 22.9%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro Elementary School

Hillsboro Elementary School ranks 45th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hillsboro Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marlinton Middle School
High : Pocahontas County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 80 students attended Hillsboro Elementary School.

Students at Hillsboro Elementary School are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.


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