Hillsboro Middle/High School

Summary:

Hillsboro Middle/High School is a public school serving 327 students in grades 6-12 in Hillsboro, Kansas. It is part of the Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh District, which is ranked 18th out of 266 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hillsboro Middle/High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Kansas, with a current statewide ranking of 65 out of 318 schools.

Hillsboro Middle/High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was 56.51% compared to the state average of 33.54%. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 15th out of 250 Kansas high schools for female students and 25th out of 258 for male students in 2020-2021, both with 5-star ratings. Notably, the school maintains this high level of performance despite having a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 19th out of 250 Kansas high schools for this subgroup in 2022-2023 with a 5-star rating.

Hillsboro Middle/High School's consistent high ranking is a testament to the school's educational excellence. The school outperforms many nearby schools, such as Moundridge High, Hesston High, and Canton-Galva Junior/Senior High, in academic metrics like 10th grade ELA proficiency. While the school is already a standout, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where its performance, while strong, is still below the state average, such as 10th grade Mathematics proficiency.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 400 East Grand
       Hillsboro, KS  67063


(620) 947-3184

District: Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,134 Help


Feeder schools for Hillsboro Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Hillsboro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillsboro Middle/High School ranks better than 91.4% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hillsboro Middle/High School ranks better than 79.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hillsboro Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle/High School is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsboro Middle/High School is $14,134.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsboro Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro Middle/High School 31st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Hillsboro Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro Middle/High School 65th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Hillsboro Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh 18th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillsboro Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 93.89 5th 368 98.6%
2016 77.32 45th 343 86.9%
2017 73.10 58th 358 83.8%
2018 52.55 141st 350 59.7%
2019 61.27 108th 368 70.7%
2021 71.60 71st 367 80.7%
2022 62.74 90th 368 75.5%
2023 70.54 66th 362 81.8%
2024 85.23 31st 362 91.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 155th 255 39.2%
2019 60.42 76th 270 71.9%
2021 70.77 39th 275 85.8%
2022 50.74 111th 270 58.9%
2023 80.72 16th 300 94.7%
2024 71.54 37th 296 87.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.25 91st 275 66.9%
2019 64.06 81st 294 72.4%
2021 65.85 74th 313 76.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 133rd 280 52.5%
2019 50.26 127th 301 57.8%
2021 68.76 69th 308 77.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.69 127th 333 61.9%
2019 57.94 111th 344 67.7%
2021 68.74 68th 349 80.5%
2022 57.30 104th 349 70.2%
2023 63.81 87th 349 75.1%
2024 82.68 37th 347 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hillsboro Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.36 24th 262 90.8%
2007 74.47 61st 280 78.2%
2008 90.03 5th 267 98.1%
2009 53.07 157th 291 46.0%
2010 39.68 226th 302 25.2%
2011 71.97 70th 298 76.5%
2012 54.44 186th 317 41.3%
2013 77.15 42nd 323 87.0%
2015 83.88 26th 326 92.0%
2016 62.05 103rd 313 67.1%
2017 84.25 44th 316 86.1%
2018 80.36 42nd 314 86.6%
2019 72.21 69th 325 78.8%
2021 89.58 15th 320 95.3%
2022 74.19 58th 324 82.1%
2023 80.64 37th 327 88.7%
2024 71.14 65th 318 79.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.96 11th 229 95.2%
2021 90.40 6th 213 97.2%
2022 70.08 46th 223 79.4%
2023 79.78 19th 250 92.4%
2024 48.50 115th 249 53.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.41 30th 248 87.9%
2019 63.78 79th 249 68.3%
2021 88.22 15th 250 94.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.96 3rd 252 98.8%
2021 85.07 25th 258 90.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hillsboro Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.92 42nd 296 85.8%
2019 72.79 58th 306 81.0%
2021 92.54 6th 302 98.0%
2022 74.68 56th 307 81.8%
2023 80.00 39th 309 87.4%
2024 62.88 82nd 295 72.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillsboro Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1989 153 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1990 163 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1991 176 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 183
1992 177 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1993 182 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 185
1994 197 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1995 212 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 212 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 224 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1998 234 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1999 241 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2000 232 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 232 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 234 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2003 234 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2004 232 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 249 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 251 5 1 4 3 n/a n/a 3 267
2007 238 7 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2008 214 8 3 3 1 n/a n/a 1 230
2009 202 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 3 217
2010 184 4 0 3 0 0 11 0 202
2011 167 3 0 7 0 0 6 0 183
2012 167 3 0 6 0 0 5 0 181
2013 162 3 1 6 1 0 4 0 177
2014 145 1 0 3 3 0 2 0 154
2015 249 5 4 8 2 0 5 0 273
2016 240 7 4 14 2 0 7 0 274
2017 254 8 4 20 3 0 10 0 299
2018 246 9 4 20 1 0 7 0 287
2019 256 9 4 16 2 0 8 0 295
2020 277 6 4 15 1 0 8 0 311
2021 291 5 3 18 0 0 8 0 325
2022 277 6 1 17 0 0 7 0 308
2023 292 7 1 19 1 0 7 0 327
2024 273 2 3 23 0 0 6 0 307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillsboro Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 12.0 13.9 0
1989 157 12.0 13.0 n/a
1990 166 13.7 12.1 0
1991 183 13.0 14.0 n/a
1992 182 15.9 11.4 17.6
1993 185 15.6 11.9 13.5
1994 202 15.6 12.9 15.8
1995 223 19.0 11.7 23.8
1996 223 19.0 11.7 23.8
1997 235 17.5 13.4 33.6
1998 245 18.3 13.4 27.8
1999 252 17.9 14.1 24.2
2000 240 17.9 13.4 26.7
2001 240 17.9 13.4 20.8
2002 245 17.9 13.7 25.7
2003 245 17.9 13.7 25.7
2004 242 17.9 13.5 23.1
2005 258 19.9 13.0 26.7
2006 267 18.0 14.8 20.8
2007 253 24.0 10.5 22.1
2008 230 17.9 12.8 21.4
2009 217 20.0 10.9 22.4
2010 202 14.9 13.5 28.7
2011 183 13.8 13.2 32.2
2012 181 12.4 14.4 24.9
2013 177 n/a n/a 28.8
2014 154 14.8 10.4 22.1
2015 273 23.0 11.8 27.8
2016 274 22.0 12.4 34.3
2017 299 18.6 16.0 37.1
2018 287 18.5 15.4 40.8
2019 295 18.6 15.8 40.7
2020 311 18.6 16.7 38.6
2021 325 19.6 16.5 36
2022 308 19.6 15.6 34.4
2023 327 19.1 17.0 36.4
2024 307 19.1 16.0 36.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillsboro Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 12.0 13.9 0
1989 157 12.0 13.0 n/a
1990 166 13.7 12.1 0
1991 183 13.0 14.0 n/a
1992 182 15.9 11.4 17.6
1993 185 15.6 11.9 13.5
1994 202 15.6 12.9 15.8
1995 223 19.0 11.7 23.8
1996 223 19.0 11.7 23.8
1997 235 17.5 13.4 33.6
1998 245 18.3 13.4 27.8
1999 252 17.9 14.1 24.2
2000 240 17.9 13.4 26.7
2001 240 17.9 13.4 20.8
2002 245 17.9 13.7 25.7
2003 245 17.9 13.7 25.7
2004 242 17.9 13.5 23.1
2005 258 19.9 13.0 26.7
2006 267 18.0 14.8 20.8
2007 253 24.0 10.5 22.1
2008 230 17.9 12.8 21.4
2009 217 20.0 10.9 22.4
2010 202 14.9 13.5 28.7
2011 183 13.8 13.2 32.2
2012 181 12.4 14.4 24.9
2013 177 n/a n/a 28.8
2014 154 14.8 10.4 22.1
2015 273 23.0 11.8 27.8
2016 274 22.0 12.4 34.3
2017 299 18.6 16.0 37.1
2018 287 18.5 15.4 40.8
2019 295 18.6 15.8 40.7
2020 311 18.6 16.7 38.6
2021 325 19.6 16.5 36
2022 308 19.6 15.6 34.4
2023 327 19.1 17.0 36.4
2024 307 19.1 16.0 36.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillsboro Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $305 (2.2%) $13,829 (97.8%) $14,134

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsboro Middle/High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 362 Middle schools
 11.1%
Ranks 69th of 325 High schoolsRanks 37th of 327 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Middle/High School)44.459.6
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)44.459.6
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Middle/High School)28.336.5
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)28.336.5
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Middle/High School)26.540.5
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)26.540.5
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Middle/High School)2443.2
 19.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)2443.2
 19.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Middle/High School)39.535.4
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)38.635.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Middle/High School)58.122.9
 35.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)56.822.9
 33.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Hillsboro Middle/High School)34.920.8
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)34.120.8
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro Middle/High School)52.246.7
 5.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)52.246.7
 5.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro Middle/High School)3726.7
 10.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)3726.7
 10.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Hillsboro Middle/High School)26.738.6
 12%
   11th Grade Science (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh)26.738.6
 12%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students295327
 10.8%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White256292
 14.1%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%36.4%
 4.3%


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Students at Hillsboro Middle/High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Hillsboro Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillsboro Elementary

Hillsboro Middle/High School ranks 65th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Hillsboro Middle/High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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