Science Hill Independent

Science Hill Independent is a small school district in Kentucky that serves a single school, Science Hill Elementary School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite facing socioeconomic challenges, with 60.92% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, this school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the state average in various academic subjects.

Science Hill Independent is ranked 22nd out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Science Hill Elementary School has maintained a top-tier ranking among Kentucky elementary schools over the past three years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to academic excellence. The school's mathematics proficiency rates range from 36% to 68% across grades 3-8, compared to the state average of 37% to 43%, and its reading proficiency rates range from 41% to 69%, compared to the state average of 41% to 50%.

The school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $13,231 and lower student-teacher ratio of 16.4 suggest that the district is investing significant resources into the school, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school community, Science Hill Elementary School's consistent academic excellence and commitment to providing a quality education to its students make it a standout institution within the Science Hill Independent district.