Enrollment
492
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Jr. High
Hillsboro Jr. High is a mid-sized middle school in Hillsboro, Missouri, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 483 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #420, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hillsboro R-Iii spends $10,197 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hillsboro R-Iii also operates Hillsboro High (1,050 students) and Hillsboro Middle Elem. (682 students) alongside Hillsboro Jr. High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillsboro Jr. High compares
Hillsboro Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro R-Iii, which includes Hillsboro Jr. High.
$10,197
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 37.8%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillsboro Jr. High a good school?
Hillsboro Jr. High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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