Serving 20 students in grades 7-12, Hope Hill Children's Home ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
11%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Hope Hill Children's Home?
20 students attend Hope Hill Children's Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hope Hill Children's Home students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Hill Children's Home?
Hope Hill Children's Home has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hope Hill Children's Home offer ?
Hope Hill Children's Home offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hope Hill Children's Home part of?
Hope Hill Children's Home is part of Montgomery County School District.
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