Enrollment
319
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Jr High School
Hillsboro Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Hillsboro, Illinois, enrolling 319 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hillsboro Cusd 3 spends $12,956 per pupil, 24% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 319 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsboro Cusd 3 also operates Beckemeyer Elem School (641 students) and Hillsboro High School (419 students) alongside Hillsboro Jr High School.
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 School compares
Hillsboro Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 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.
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 92.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Cusd 3, which includes Hillsboro Jr High School.
$12,956
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 39.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Hillsboro Jr High School a good school?
Hillsboro Jr High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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