- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsboro, IL
Hillsboro Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171920002207
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Jr High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 319
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hillsboro, IL.
School address
District: Hillsboro Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171920002207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Hillsboro Jr High School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 171920002207 · Hillsboro, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Beckemeyer Elem School (641 students)
Hillsboro Jr High School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beckemeyer Ele
Beckemeyer Elem School
641 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
419 students
- This school
Hillsboro Jr High School
319 students
- Coffeen Early 139
Coffeen Early Childhood Center
139 students
What this shows Hillsboro Jr High School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Jr High School compares
Hillsboro Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Hillsboro Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hillsboro Cusd 3 reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckemeyer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffeen Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Jr High School
How many students attend Hillsboro Jr High School?
Hillsboro Jr High School has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, IL. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Jr High School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Jr High School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Jr High School?
Hillsboro Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hillsboro, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Cusd 3?
Besides Hillsboro Jr High School, Hillsboro Cusd 3 also operates Beckemeyer Elem School (641 students), Hillsboro High School (419 students), and Coffeen Early Childhood Center (139 students). See the Hillsboro Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.