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Hillsboro J High School

210 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 272 students in grades 7-8, Hillsboro J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hillsboro J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hillsboro J High School's student population of 272 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hillsboro J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro J High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2180 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillsboro J High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
55%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hillsboro J High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillsboro J High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillsboro J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro J High School's ranking?
Hillsboro J High School is ranked #2180 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hillsboro J High School often compared to?
Hillsboro J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbott School, Bynum School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro J High School?
272 students attend Hillsboro J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillsboro J High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro J High School?
Hillsboro J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillsboro J High School offer ?
Hillsboro J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillsboro J High School part of?
Hillsboro J High School is part of Hillsboro Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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