Excellent
#161 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 13% in state
Summit View Academy
Elementary School · Kenton County · Independence, KY
A Kenton County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5006 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit View Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit View Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average346/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$100,169
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Taylor Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Kenton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 654 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kenton County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #7 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit View Academy is listed in Kenton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit View Academy
Summit View Academy is a public elementary school in Independence, KY, part of Kenton County, serving approximately 1,343 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit View Academy
What grades does Summit View Academy serve?
Summit View Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Summit View Academy?
Summit View Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit View Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit View Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit View Academy rank in KY?
Summit View Academy ranks #161 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Summit View Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit View Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Summit View Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit View Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Summit View Academy a charter school?
No, Summit View Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit View Academy a Title I school?
No, Summit View Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit View Academy?
45.9% of students at Summit View 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (859) 359-9600
- Area population (ZIP 41051)
- 32,192
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 41051; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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