Below Average
#1785 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
Middle School · Hillsboro R-iii · Hillsboro, MO
A Hillsboro R-iii middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10478 BUSINESS 21, Hillsboro, MO 63050
- Math 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillsboro Middle Elem. score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillsboro Middle 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Detention Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Mapaville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
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
- #4 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 Middle Elem. is listed in HILLSBORO R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillsboro Middle Elem.
Hillsboro Middle Elem. is a public middle school in Hillsboro, MO, part of Hillsboro R-iii, serving approximately 447 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,785 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillsboro Middle Elem.
What grades does Hillsboro Middle Elem. serve?
Hillsboro Middle Elem. serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
Hillsboro Middle Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle Elem. is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillsboro Middle Elem. rank in MO?
Hillsboro Middle Elem. ranks #1,785 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hillsboro Middle Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Hillsboro Middle Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Middle Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Middle Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillsboro Middle Elem. a charter school?
No, Hillsboro Middle Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillsboro Middle Elem. a Title I school?
No, Hillsboro Middle Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
33.6% of students at Hillsboro Middle 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (636) 789-0030
- Area population (ZIP 63050)
- 17,681
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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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