Very Good
#445 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 25% in state
Hillsboro Elementary
Elementary School · Coffee County · Hillsboro, TN
A Coffee County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
284 Winchester HWY, Hillsboro, TN 37342
- Math 49% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillsboro Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hillsboro Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,471
Median home value
$223,900
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Coffee County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 273 | Compare → |
| East Coffee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 244 | Compare → |
| Hickerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 204 | Compare → |
| New Union ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 298 | 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.
Coffee County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillsboro Elementary is listed in Coffee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillsboro Elementary
Hillsboro Elementary is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, TN, part of Coffee County, serving approximately 400 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillsboro Elementary
What grades does Hillsboro Elementary serve?
Hillsboro Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary?
Hillsboro Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillsboro Elementary rank in TN?
Hillsboro Elementary ranks #445 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hillsboro Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillsboro Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillsboro Elementary a charter school?
No, Hillsboro Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillsboro Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hillsboro Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Coffee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (931) 596-2775
- Area population (ZIP 37342)
- 3,759
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37342; 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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