Science Hill Independent School District

6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Science Hill Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 438 students in Science Hill Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Science Hill Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,535 Schools
# Students
438 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Science Hill Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#10 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Science Hill Independent  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Science Hill Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Science Hill Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
410 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
94%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
28
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
50
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,201 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Science Hill Independent  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Science Hill Independent  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,637
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Science Hill Independent  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,201
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Science Hill Independent  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Science Hill Independent School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Hill Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Science Hill Independent School District?
Science Hill Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Science Hill Independent School District?
Science Hill Independent School District is ranked #10 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Science Hill Independent School District?
94% of Science Hill Independent School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Science Hill Independent School District?
Science Hill Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Science Hill Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,201 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 44% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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