Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Science Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Science Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Science Hill Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Science Hill Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Science Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Science Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meece Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Science Hill Elementary School?
506 students attend Science Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Science Hill Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Science Hill Elementary School?
Science Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Science Hill Elementary School offer ?
Science Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Science Hill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
