Science Hill Independent School District
School District · Science Hill, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
506
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
506
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$12,338
$1,648 vs Kentucky median
District size
506 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
Top-Rated Schools in Science Hill Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science Hill Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Science Hill Independent
Science Hill Independent is a Science Hill, Kentucky school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 506 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $12,338 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Science Hill Independent is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Science Hill Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Science Hill Independent students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Science Hill Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Science Hill Independent with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Science Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- District spending per student
- $12,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Science Hill Independent?
Science Hill Independent has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Science Hill Independent?
The average composite rating for Science Hill Independent is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Science Hill Independent?
Science Hill Independent's district-level spending was $12,338 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Science Hill Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Science Hill Independent is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Science Hill Independent?
Science Hill Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Science Hill Independent with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Science Hill Independent?
Across schools in Science Hill Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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Compare Science Hill Independent with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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