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#892 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 26% in state

Hillsboro Primary School

Elementary School · Hillsboro City · Hillsboro, OH

A Hillsboro City elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 U.S. Rte. 62, Hillsboro, OH 45133

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$14,553
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Hillsboro Primary School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,396/100K

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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

$58,813

Median home value

$162,900

Median rent

$744/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45133; 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
Hillsboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4PK–120.3 mi180Compare →
St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–50.9 mi32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hillsboro City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$14,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillsboro Primary School is listed in Hillsboro City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillsboro Primary School

Hillsboro Primary School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, OH, part of Hillsboro City, serving approximately 360 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsboro Primary School

What grades does Hillsboro Primary School serve?

Hillsboro Primary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Hillsboro Primary School?

Hillsboro Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Primary School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillsboro Primary School rank in OH?

Hillsboro Primary School ranks #892 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Hillsboro Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsboro Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Primary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hillsboro Primary School a charter school?

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

Is Hillsboro Primary School a Title I school?

No, Hillsboro Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsboro Primary School?

99.2% of students at Hillsboro Primary School 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
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Highland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 45133)
23,604
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
42.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 45133; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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