Knox Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
27%
Black
(19-20)1%
17%
White
(19-20)91%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Knox Junior High School?
249 students attend Knox Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Knox Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Knox Junior High School offer ?
Knox Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Knox Junior High School part of?
Knox Junior High School is part of Johnstown City School District.
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