- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsboro, TX
Hillsboro J H
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482328002364
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro J H earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro J H has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro J H ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, TX.
School address
District: Hillsboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482328002364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hillsboro J H held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482328002364 · Hillsboro, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.6:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro El (649 students)
Hillsboro J H held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro El
Hillsboro El
649 students
- Hillsboro H S
Hillsboro H S
616 students
- Hillsboro Int
Hillsboro Int
428 students
- This school
Hillsboro J H
290 students
- Hill Co J J a 1
Hill Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Hillsboro J H reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro J H compares
Hillsboro J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 20.3%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Hillsboro J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro J H
How many students attend Hillsboro J H?
Hillsboro J H has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, TX. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro J H is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro J H?
66.5% of students at Hillsboro J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro J H?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro J H is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro J H?
Hillsboro J H has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillsboro J H rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro J H ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Isd?
Besides Hillsboro J H, Hillsboro Isd also operates Hillsboro El (649 students), Hillsboro H S (616 students), and Hillsboro Int (428 students). See the Hillsboro Isd district page for the complete list.