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#114 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 6% in state

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School

Elementary School · Williamson County · Franklin, TN

A Williamson County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5412 Pinewood RD, Franklin, TN 37064

  • Math 69% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$11,899

Students at Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School 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 Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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

$121,492

Median home value

$664,000

Median rent

$1,810/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37064; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1privatePK–123.2 mi747Compare →
Bethesda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–5Not available545Compare →
College Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available400Compare →
Jordan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–5Not available632Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Williamson County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#16 of 50
District spending per student
$11,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is listed in Williamson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is a public elementary school in Franklin, TN, part of Williamson County, serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School

What grades does Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School serve?

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School?

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School rank in TN?

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School ranks #114 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Elementary/ Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Williamson County
Area population (ZIP 37064)
66,641
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
40.9
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 37064; 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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