South Hill School
Tel:
(607) 274-2129
South Hill School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South Hill School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
South Hill School's student population of 415 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 415 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
South Hill School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Hill School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2039 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 5% | 9% |
Hispanic | 5% | 27% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 76% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ithaca City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Hill School is New Roots Charter School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lehman Alternative Community School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Belle Sherman School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ithaca New Roots Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 142 students
0.6 miles
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220 0.6 9-12 142 - Ithaca Belle Sherman School Grades: PK-5 | 367 students
0.7 miles
501 Mitchell St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2206 0.7 PK-5 367 - Ithaca Beverly J Martin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 281 students
0.7 miles
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209 0.7 PK-5 281 - Ithaca Fall Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 228 students
1.1 miles
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214 1.1 K-5 228 - Ithaca Ithaca Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,407 student
1.5 miles
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145 1.5 9-12 1,407
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