Enrollment
472
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsboro, OH
Hillsboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441202576
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 472
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH.
School address
District: Hillsboro City · Ohio
NCES ID 390441202576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Middle School
Hillsboro Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hillsboro, Ohio, enrolling 472 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro High School (638 students) and Hillsboro Early Childhood Center (456 students) alongside Hillsboro Middle 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 Middle School compares
Hillsboro Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$14,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 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 87.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Hillsboro Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro City, which includes Hillsboro Middle School.
$14,623
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 45.3%
Federal 19.4%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Middle School
How many students attend Hillsboro Middle School?
Hillsboro Middle School has 472 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Middle School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Middle School?
Hillsboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH. 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 Middle School a good school?
Hillsboro Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 City?
Besides Hillsboro Middle School, Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro High School (638 students), Hillsboro Early Childhood Center (456 students), and Hillsboro Primary School (344 students). See the Hillsboro City district page for the complete list.
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