Summary:
The Science Hill Independent school district in Kentucky is home to a standout elementary school, Science Hill Elementary School. This PK-8 school serves 506 students and has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Kentucky elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a ranking of 191 out of 685 schools in 2024-2025.
Science Hill Elementary School's performance on state assessments is significantly above the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 77% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math, compared to 43% statewide, and 78% of 6th graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to 52% statewide. The school's dropout rate is relatively low at 1.1% in 2024-2025, but its chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% in 2024-2025 is on the higher side.
Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students (over 60% free/reduced lunch), Science Hill Elementary School is able to achieve high academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies and support systems in place. The school's relatively high spending per student ($14,565 in 2023-2024) and low student-teacher ratio (16.3 in 2023-2024) indicate that the Science Hill Independent district is allocating significant resources to support the education of its students.
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