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#1661 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 19% in state

Hillsboro Int

Middle School · Hillsboro ISD · Hillsboro, TX

A Hillsboro ISD middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1000 OLD BYNUM RD, Hillsboro, TX 76645

  • Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$13,289
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Hillsboro Int score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.4%

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 Int 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,995/100K

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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

$61,792

Median home value

$154,800

Median rent

$941/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76645; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hillsboro ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillsboro Int is listed in HILLSBORO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillsboro Int

Hillsboro Int is a public middle school in Hillsboro, TX, part of Hillsboro ISD, serving approximately 440 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,661 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsboro Int

What grades does Hillsboro Int serve?

Hillsboro Int serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Hillsboro Int?

Hillsboro Int has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Int?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Int is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillsboro Int rank in TX?

Hillsboro Int ranks #1,661 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hillsboro Int's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsboro Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Int has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hillsboro Int a charter school?

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

Is Hillsboro Int a Title I school?

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

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

76.4% of students at Hillsboro Int 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 76645)
11,321
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
37.7
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76645; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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