What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

Hillsboro, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 64% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 16.4%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

94.4%

ELA Proficiencyi

64%

Math Proficiencyi

40.3%

Chronic Absenteeismi

16.4%

District Summaryi

Hillsboro CUSD 3

ELA: 69.7%Math: 41.1%Grad Rate: 94.5%Absent: 17.1%ACT: ELA 17.4, Math 17.5College: 62.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

51%

Math

54.9%

Grade 4

ELA

63.6%

Math

46.4%

Grade 5

ELA

74.8%

Math

33.3%

Grade 6

ELA

73.4%

Math

39.4%

Grade 7

ELA

78%

Math

40%

Grade 8

ELA

77.3%

Math

33.6%

Panhandle CUSD 2

ELA: 44.6%Math: 37.7%Grad Rate: 94.1%Absent: 13.8%ACT: ELA 14.1, Math 15.4College: 73.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

27%

Math

40.5%

Grade 4

ELA

60%

Math

45%

Grade 5

ELA

63%

Math

74.1%

Grade 6

ELA

71%

Math

25.8%

Grade 7

ELA

32%

Math

28%

Grade 8

ELA

25.7%

Math

20%

Performance by School (8)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

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