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Hillview Academy

404 Main Cross St, Taylorsville, KY 40071Spencer County →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 01–12Non-Charter
51
Students
Total enrolled
$11,855
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 51 students in grades 01–12 in Taylorsville, Kentucky.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,855 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hillview Academy is a small other in Taylorsville, Kentucky, serving grades 01–12 with 51 students. The district invests $11,855 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hillview Academy

51
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution29 male · 22 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 36 students
Student Composition
84%
10%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Multiracial10%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210549002051

Academic Outcomes at Hillview Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 52th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40071

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,855Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,855
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,216
Student Support$2,252
Administration$1,423
Operations$1,778
Other$1,186
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,855 spent per student, an estimated $5,252 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
32%
State government
53.2%
Local (property tax)
32.3%
Federal programs
14.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Spencer County Elementary SchoolTaylorsville Elementary School
↓
Middle
Spencer County Middle School
↓
High School
Spencer County High School
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
Grades01 – 12
Location—
CountySpencer County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpencer County →
Phone: (502)477-1530
NCES ID: 210549002051
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Taylorsville seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Spencer County
High
Spencer County High School
992 students · 09–12
● 44 opp35% FRL
Elem
Spencer County Elementary School
804 students · PK–05
● 44 opp34% FRL
Mid
Spencer County Middle School
721 students · 06–08
● 44 opp39% FRL
Elem
Taylorsville Elementary School
628 students · PK–05
● 44 opp53% FRL
Other
Spencer County Early Learning Center
173 students · PK–PK
● 44 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
404 Main Cross St, Taylorsville, KY 40071
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.