Serving 408 students in grades 5-8, Knox Trail Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knox Trail Middle School's student population of 408 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knox Trail Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Trail Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1326 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
18%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
75%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Trail Middle School's ranking?
Knox Trail Middle School is ranked #1326 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Knox Trail Middle School often compared to?
Knox Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quabbin Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Knox Trail Middle School?
408 students attend Knox Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Knox Trail Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Trail Middle School?
Knox Trail Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Knox Trail Middle School offer ?
Knox Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox Trail Middle School part of?
Knox Trail Middle School is part of Spencer-E Brookfield School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2018
I think Knox Trail is a very fun and exiting. I am in the fifth grade so I don't know about any of the other grades but this one is definitely a year to remember. The teachers are so kind and they are very good at explaining the skill we are working on. I really hoped this helped you!
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