Southside Elementary School vs. West Hopkins School
Should you attend Southside Elementary School or West Hopkins 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.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Hopkins School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Hopkins School 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 33% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
549 students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#813 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
11
Kindergarten Students
71
22
Grade 1 Students
86
32
Grade 2 Students
94
34
Grade 3 Students
77
27
Grade 4 Students
89
33
Grade 5 Students
97
35
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Grade 7 Students
-
37
Grade 8 Students
-
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
91%
90%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%