Summary:
The Hillsboro R-III school district in Missouri is home to two high-performing middle schools, Hillsboro Junior High and Hillsboro Middle Elementary, both serving students in grades 5-8. These schools consistently outperform state averages, with Hillsboro Junior High ranking in the top 50% of Missouri middle schools and both schools demonstrating exceptional proficiency rates in key subject areas.
Hillsboro Junior High stands out for its exceptional Algebra I proficiency, with 76.1% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to just 41.5% statewide. Both schools also excel in math, with Hillsboro Junior High's 7th grade math proficiency at 51.1% (compared to 40.6% statewide) and Hillsboro Middle Elementary maintaining strong performance across 5th and 6th grade math, science, and English language arts. However, Hillsboro Junior High's 8th grade math proficiency of 15.2% (compared to 30.6% statewide) presents an opportunity for improvement.
The Hillsboro R-III middle schools also demonstrate equitable funding and resources, with similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, indicating a consistent level of support across the district. Overall, these schools are providing a high-quality education, with a particular focus on mathematics that could serve as a model for other schools in the state.
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