Knox Middle School

1098 S. 49th St.
San Diego, CA 92113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Knox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Knox Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Knox Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
549 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Knox Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Middle School is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
78%
56%
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Black
14%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Knox Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knox Middle School's ranking?
Knox Middle School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Knox Middle School?
549 students attend Knox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Knox Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Middle School?
Knox Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Knox Middle School offer ?
Knox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Knox Middle School part of?
Knox Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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