C+
Average
60/100

Science Hill Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 6007 N Hwy 27, Science Hill, KY 42553
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 70th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
D
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
506
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%70/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 13th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+19 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%57%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6007 N Hwy 27
City Science Hill
ZIP Code 42553
District 2105220
NCES School ID 210522001277
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42553

Understanding the community around Science Hill Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,078
Per Capita Income $22,946
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,600
Median Rent $805
Owner-Occupied 80.1%
Renter-Occupied 19.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Science Hill Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.9%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 506
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Science Hill Elementary School?
Science Hill Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Science Hill Elementary School?
Science Hill Elementary School has 506 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Science Hill Elementary School serve?
Science Hill Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Science Hill Elementary School receive per student?
Science Hill Elementary School receives $12,692 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Science Hill Elementary School in 42553 ▼
Avg Home Value
$192,500
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
+8.1%
% Renters
19.9%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026