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#1199 of 2,221 schools in MO

Hillsboro Elem.

Elementary School · Hillsboro R-iii · Hillsboro, MO

A Hillsboro R-iii elementary school serving grades 3rd – 4th.

13 HAWK DR, Hillsboro, MO 63050

  • Math 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$10,582
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Hillsboro Elem. score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hillsboro Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,312/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,462

Median home value

$255,500

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juvenile Detention Ctr.Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.8 mi11Compare →
Mapaville SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8K–124.3 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hillsboro R-iii

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$10,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillsboro Elem. is listed in HILLSBORO R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillsboro Elem.

Hillsboro Elem. is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, MO, part of Hillsboro R-iii, serving approximately 467 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsboro Elem.

What grades does Hillsboro Elem. serve?

Hillsboro Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.

How many students attend Hillsboro Elem.?

Hillsboro Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elem. is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillsboro Elem. rank in MO?

Hillsboro Elem. ranks #1,199 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hillsboro Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsboro Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hillsboro Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Elem. has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hillsboro Elem. a charter school?

No, Hillsboro Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillsboro Elem. a Title I school?

No, Hillsboro Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsboro Elem.?

42.0% of students at Hillsboro Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 63050)
17,681
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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