- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsboro, MO
Hillsboro Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291443002597
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Jr. High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro Jr. High has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Jr. High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Hillsboro, MO.
School address
District: Hillsboro R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291443002597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Hillsboro Jr. High shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 291443002597 · Hillsboro, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 14.5:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro High (1,050 students)
Hillsboro Jr. High shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High
1,050 students
- Hillsboro Midd
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
682 students
- This school
Hillsboro Jr. High
492 students
- Hillsboro Elem
Hillsboro Elem.
459 students
- Hillsboro Prim
Hillsboro Primary
429 students
- Juvenile Deten 5
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
5 students
What this shows Hillsboro Jr. High reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Jr. High compares
Hillsboro Jr. High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Hillsboro Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Hillsboro R-Iii reports $10,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Middle Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Detention Ctr. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Jr. High
How many students attend Hillsboro Jr. High?
Hillsboro Jr. High has 492 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, MO. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Jr. High is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Jr. High?
27.9% of students at Hillsboro Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Jr. High is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Jr. High?
Hillsboro Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Jr. High rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Jr. High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Hillsboro, MO. 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 R-Iii?
Besides Hillsboro Jr. High, Hillsboro R-Iii also operates Hillsboro High (1,050 students), Hillsboro Middle Elem. (682 students), and Hillsboro Elem. (459 students). See the Hillsboro R-Iii district page for the complete list.