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Hillview Academy vs. Spencer County Elementary School

Should you attend Hillview Academy or Spencer County Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hillview Academy
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Spencer County Elementary School
1265 Mt. Washington Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Spencer County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 42 students in grades 1-12, Hillview Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer County Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
1-12
PK-5
Total Students
42 students
806 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillview Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spencer County Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
69% | 31%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillview Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spencer County Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillview Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spencer County Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spencer County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spencer County Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spencer County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1121 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#368 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillview Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spencer County Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
62%
(Top 10% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillview Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer County Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillview Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer County Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillview Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer County Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hillview Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillview Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spencer County Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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111
Grade 1 Students
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133
Grade 2 Students
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145
Grade 3 Students
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142
Grade 4 Students
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142
Grade 5 Students
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133
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
11
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Grade 9 Students
4
-
Grade 10 Students
10
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Grade 11 Students
10
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Grade 12 Students
6
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spencer County Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillview Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spencer County Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillview Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spencer County Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillview Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spencer County Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillview Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spencer County Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spencer County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.25
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillview Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spencer County Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillview Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spencer County Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillview Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spencer County Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spencer County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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