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#846 of 1,284 schools in KY
Hillview Academy
School · Spencer County · Taylorsville, KY
A Spencer County school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
404 Main Cross, Taylorsville, KY 40071
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillview Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,731/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylorsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,349
Median home value
$297,900
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Spencer County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillview Academy is listed in Spencer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillview Academy
Hillview Academy is a public school in Taylorsville, KY, part of Spencer County, serving approximately 42 students in grades 1st-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillview Academy
What grades does Hillview Academy serve?
Hillview Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Hillview Academy?
Hillview Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillview Academy rank in KY?
Hillview Academy ranks #846 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Hillview Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillview Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillview Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillview Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillview Academy a charter school?
No, Hillview Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillview Academy a Title I school?
No, Hillview Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillview Academy?
61.9% of students at Hillview Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Spencer County
- Phone
- (502) 477-1530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40071)
- 16,702
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40071; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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