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Lowman Hill Elementary School vs. Scott Dual Language Magnet

Should you attend Lowman Hill Elementary School or Scott Dual Language Magnet? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lowman Hill Elementary School
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Scott Dual Language Magnet
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lowman Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Scott Dual Language Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowman Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scott Dual Language Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
287 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowman Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott Dual Language Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowman Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott Dual Language Magnet.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowman Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott Dual Language Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowman Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Topeka School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott Dual Language Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Topeka School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1048 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#886 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowman Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott Dual Language Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowman Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Topeka School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Dual Language Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Topeka School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowman Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Topeka School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Dual Language Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Topeka School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowman Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Topeka School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Dual Language Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Topeka School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lowman Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scott Dual Language Magnet by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
31
Kindergarten Students
40
56
Grade 1 Students
39
57
Grade 2 Students
44
45
Grade 3 Students
47
64
Grade 4 Students
46
65
Grade 5 Students
38
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lowman Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scott Dual Language Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowman Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scott Dual Language Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowman Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott Dual Language Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowman Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott Dual Language Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowman Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott Dual Language Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowman Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott Dual Language Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Topeka School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowman Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Topeka School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott Dual Language Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Topeka School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowman Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Topeka School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott Dual Language Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Topeka School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowman Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Topeka School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott Dual Language Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Topeka School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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