South Hill School

Public PK, KG-5

 520 Hudson St
       Ithaca, NY  14850-5798


(607) 274-2129

District: Ithaca City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
936th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,247 Help


Students who attend South Hill School usually attend:

Middle:    Boynton Middle School
    Dewitt Middle School
High:    Ithaca Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.2%
Two or more races:
11.8%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25% Help


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Compare Details South Hill School ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.2%), two or more races (11.8%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hill School is 10.8, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hill School is $13,247, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Hill School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Hill School 936th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See South Hill School in the ranking list.)

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Ithaca City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca City School District 452nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Hill School

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Rank History for all students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.92 1032nd 2206 53.2%
2007 65.40 918th 2219 58.6%
2008 66.04 884th 2227 60.3%
2009 73.44 576th 2257 74.5%
2010 73.08 590th 2263 73.9%
2011 69.03 726th 2286 68.2%
2012 75.51 541st 2320 76.7%
2013 81.89 342nd 2325 85.3%
2014 72.70 571st 2345 75.7%
2015 67.65 700th 2352 70.2%
2016 68.11 694th 2366 70.7%
2017 60.19 910th 2386 61.9%
2018 64.71 819th 2395 65.8%
2019 65.02 784th 2413 67.5%
2021 67.27 668th 2201 69.7%
2022 63.19 837th 2434 65.6%
2023 59.61 936th 2439 61.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.90 89th 202 55.9%
2019 37.53 95th 180 47.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.93 1789th 1941 7.8%
2022 54.19 680th 2031 66.5%
2023 41.12 1043rd 2016 48.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.79 1189th 2045 41.9%
2019 51.46 841st 2032 58.6%
2021 70.18 358th 1678 78.7%
2022 39.26 1249th 2099 40.5%
2023 23.54 1690th 2041 17.2%
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Rank History for Female students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.48 683rd 2338 70.8%
2019 69.36 666th 2357 71.7%
2021 57.99 787th 1955 59.7%
2022 53.48 1079th 2401 55.1%
2023 53.87 1055th 2403 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.80 954th 2340 59.2%
2019 57.12 945th 2358 59.9%
2021 69.08 548th 1961 72.1%
2022 71.83 582nd 2400 75.8%
2023 63.47 818th 2400 65.9%
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Rank History for African American students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.33 509th 948 46.3%
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Rank History for White students at South Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.34 701st 1408 50.2%
2019 58.77 536th 1338 59.9%
2021 54.40 583rd 1224 52.4%
2022 52.61 664th 1399 52.5%
2023 45.91 754th 1337 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 308 36 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 329 34 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1991 338 27 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 371 45 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1993 372 41 8 2 4 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 375 29 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 402 39 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 402 39 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 388 36 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 376 29 22 12 9 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 351 22 22 12 4 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 342 45 20 15 9 n/a n/a 1 432
2001 306 55 17 15 8 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 281 53 18 12 7 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 281 53 18 12 7 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 269 50 13 6 8 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 276 63 12 19 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2006 291 64 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2007 271 51 11 13 5 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 267 41 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 339
2009 272 32 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2010 271 26 14 9 2 n/a n/a 3 325
2011 251 21 14 17 2 0 10 0 315
2012 256 25 10 22 0 0 18 0 331
2013 255 17 13 18 0 0 21 0 324
2014 261 18 14 17 0 0 30 0 340
2015 239 10 14 12 0 0 49 0 324
2016 263 12 10 15 0 0 47 0 347
2017 267 14 12 20 0 0 47 0 360
2018 316 14 19 21 0 0 45 0 415
2019 304 22 9 26 0 0 37 0 398
2020 299 15 17 23 0 0 31 0 385
2021 280 11 19 27 0 0 36 0 373
2022 292 11 18 31 0 0 40 0 392
2023 282 8 14 31 0 0 45 0 380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 348 26.3 13.2 n/a
1990 365 26.9 13.5 n/a
1991 366 30.0 12.2 n/a
1992 434 33.9 12.8 n/a
1993 427 30.6 14.0 n/a
1994 413 29.5 14.0 17.4
1995 467 25.3 18.5 20.3
1996 467 25.3 18.5 20.3
1997 452 25.4 17.8 18.4
1998 448 25.9 17.3 15
1999 411 28.9 14.2 18
2000 432 31.8 13.6 19.5
2001 401 32.9 12.2 18.7
2002 371 28.9 12.8 21.3
2003 371 28.9 12.8 21.3
2004 346 n/a n/a n/a
2005 375 31.9 11.8 20
2006 380 28.0 13.6 43.2
2007 351 27.4 12.8 31.9
2008 339 28.1 12.1 22.4
2009 331 27.6 12.0 29
2010 325 29.3 11.0 27.3
2011 315 32.1 9.7 27.3
2012 331 28.9 11.4 40.5
2013 324 30.0 10.7 25.6
2014 340 30.5 11.1 20
2015 324 27.0 12.0 23.1
2016 347 26.0 13.3 28.5
2017 360 28.0 12.8 26.9
2018 415 33.8 12.2 28.9
2019 398 34.1 11.6 22.1
2020 385 33.0 11.6 21.3
2021 373 38.4 9.7 24.1
2022 392 33.8 11.5 25
2023 380 35.0 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 348 26.3 13.2 n/a
1990 365 26.9 13.5 n/a
1991 366 30.0 12.2 n/a
1992 434 33.9 12.8 n/a
1993 427 30.6 14.0 n/a
1994 413 29.5 14.0 17.4
1995 467 25.3 18.5 20.3
1996 467 25.3 18.5 20.3
1997 452 25.4 17.8 18.4
1998 448 25.9 17.3 15
1999 411 28.9 14.2 18
2000 432 31.8 13.6 19.5
2001 401 32.9 12.2 18.7
2002 371 28.9 12.8 21.3
2003 371 28.9 12.8 21.3
2004 346 n/a n/a n/a
2005 375 31.9 11.8 20
2006 380 28.0 13.6 43.2
2007 351 27.4 12.8 31.9
2008 339 28.1 12.1 22.4
2009 331 27.6 12.0 29
2010 325 29.3 11.0 27.3
2011 315 32.1 9.7 27.3
2012 331 28.9 11.4 40.5
2013 324 30.0 10.7 25.6
2014 340 30.5 11.1 20
2015 324 27.0 12.0 23.1
2016 347 26.0 13.3 28.5
2017 360 28.0 12.8 26.9
2018 415 33.8 12.2 28.9
2019 398 34.1 11.6 22.1
2020 385 33.0 11.6 21.3
2021 373 38.4 9.7 24.1
2022 392 33.8 11.5 25
2023 380 35.0 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

South Hill School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201396.4%3.6%0.0%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%
201496.8%2.9%0.0%96.8%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%96.8%97.1%
201597.3%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.3%
201698.1%1.6%0.3%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201798.2%1.8%0.0%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
201897.4%2.1%0.0%97.6%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.4%97.6%97.6%
201997.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.0%97.0%97.3%
202097.5%0.0%97.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.8%98.3%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Hill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $378 (3.2%) $11,622 (96.9%) $12,000
2020 $475 (3.7%) $12,322 (96.3%) $12,798
2021 $486 (3.4%) $13,833 (96.6%) $14,319
2022 $466 (3.5%) $12,781 (96.5%) $13,247

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 784th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 936th of 2439 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Hill School)6961.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca City School District)5546.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (South Hill School)7849
 29%
   3rd Grade Math (Ithaca City School District)6452.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Hill School)4456.8
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca City School District)4848.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (South Hill School)5553.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Ithaca City School District)5551
 4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Hill School)4551.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca City School District)4451.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (South Hill School)4850.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Ithaca City School District)5155.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398380
 4.5%
African American228
 63.6%
American Indian00
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic2631
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White304282
 7.2%
Two or More Races3745
 21.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Hill School

Students who attend South Hill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boynton Middle School
Middle : Dewitt Middle School
High : Ithaca Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended South Hill School.

South Hill School ranks 936th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Hill School are 74% White, 12% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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