Serving 383 students in grades 4-8, Knightstown Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knightstown Intermediate School's student population of 383 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knightstown Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knightstown Intermediate School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1352 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knightstown Intermediate School's ranking?
Knightstown Intermediate School is ranked #1352 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Knightstown Intermediate School?
383 students attend Knightstown Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Knightstown Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knightstown Intermediate School?
Knightstown Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knightstown Intermediate School offer ?
Knightstown Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Knightstown Intermediate School part of?
Knightstown Intermediate School is part of C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District.
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