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Hillview Academy

Summary:

Hillview Academy is an alternative public school in Taylorsville, Kentucky, serving grades 1-12 with a total enrollment of 51 students. The school is part of the Spencer County School District, which is ranked 75th out of 160 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillview Academy faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 44.74% to 70.59% over the past three school years), and a relatively high student-teacher ratio (ranging from 17:1 to 23:1). In comparison, the nearby Academy at Horizons has a much smaller enrollment (30 students) and a significantly lower student-teacher ratio (4.2:1), suggesting it may be able to provide a more personalized educational experience for its students.

While Hillview Academy's alternative status and the unique needs of its student population present unique challenges, there are opportunities for improvement. The school's academic performance lags significantly behind the Spencer County and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, particularly in 8th-grade reading, 8th-grade social studies, and 11th-grade social studies and editing/mechanics. Addressing these gaps and providing targeted interventions and support for students could be a key focus area for the school and the district.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 1-12

 404 Main Cross St
       Taylorsville, KY  40071

(502) 477-1530

District: Spencer County


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  42

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Two or more races:
9.5%
Hispanic:
4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillview Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hillview Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hillview Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), two or more races (9.5%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillview Academy is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Hillview Academy employs 3 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillview Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Spencer County:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer County 43rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillview Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.52 316th 327 3.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hillview Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Hillview Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 24.80 226th 291 22.3%
2014 17.36 237th 290 18.3%
2015 11.36 241st 295 18.3%
2016 5.95 248th 288 13.9%
2017 11.22 239th 287 16.7%
2019 46.26 151st 285 47.0%
2022 7.96 241st 271 11.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hillview Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.18 195th 219 11.0%
2022 6.56 242nd 260 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hillview Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 17 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2005 17 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2006 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2007 17 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2008 26 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2009 23 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2011 49 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 51
2012 47 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 50
2013 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2014 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 43
2015 25 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 27
2016 45 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 47
2017 37 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 43
2018 36 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 40
2019 32 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 36
2020 43 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 47
2021 39 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 46
2022 32 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 38
2023 43 0 0 1 1 1 5 0 51
2024 36 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillview Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2005 17 3.0 5.7 n/a
2006 20 2.0 10.0 20
2007 19 3.0 6.3 84.2
2008 27 3.0 9.0 55.6
2009 25 2.0 12.5 64
2011 51 2.0 25.5 66.7
2012 50 2.0 25.0 64
2013 34 2.0 17.0 50
2014 43 2.0 21.5 67.4
2015 27 2.0 13.5 88.9
2016 47 2.0 23.5 78.7
2017 43 2.0 21.5 76.7
2018 40 2.0 20.0 92.5
2019 36 2.0 18.0 75
2020 47 2.0 23.5 59.6
2021 46 2.0 23.0 58.7
2022 38 2.0 19.0 44.7
2023 51 3.0 17.0 70.6
2024 42 3.0 14.0 61.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillview Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2005 17 3.0 5.7 n/a
2006 20 2.0 10.0 20
2007 19 3.0 6.3 84.2
2008 27 3.0 9.0 55.6
2009 25 2.0 12.5 64
2011 51 2.0 25.5 66.7
2012 50 2.0 25.0 64
2013 34 2.0 17.0 50
2014 43 2.0 21.5 67.4
2015 27 2.0 13.5 88.9
2016 47 2.0 23.5 78.7
2017 43 2.0 21.5 76.7
2018 40 2.0 20.0 92.5
2019 36 2.0 18.0 75
2020 47 2.0 23.5 59.6
2021 46 2.0 23.0 58.7
2022 38 2.0 19.0 44.7
2023 51 3.0 17.0 70.6
2024 42 3.0 14.0 61.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillview Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 285 High schoolsRanks 241st of 271 High schools
 35.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3651
 41.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander01
White3243
 34.4%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%70.6%
 4.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 42 students attended Hillview Academy.

Students at Hillview Academy are 86% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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