Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Hill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Hill School's attendance zone covers the entire Ithaca school district, encompassing approximately 162.2 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Hill School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
South Hill School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hill School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1809 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
68%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hill School's ranking?
South Hill School is ranked #1809 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Hill School often compared to?
South Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Sherman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend South Hill School?
363 students attend South Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Hill School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hill School?
South Hill School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Hill School offer ?
South Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Hill School part of?
South Hill School is part of Ithaca City School District.
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