Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Knox Adaptive Education Center's student population of 52 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Adaptive Education Center is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
19%
21%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Adaptive Education Center's ranking?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is ranked #1167 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Knox Adaptive Education Center often compared to?
Knox Adaptive Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Fair Garden Family/community Center, Ft Sanders Education Development Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knox Adaptive Education Center?
The graduation rate of Knox Adaptive Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Knox Adaptive Education Center?
52 students attend Knox Adaptive Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Knox Adaptive Education Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Adaptive Education Center?
Knox Adaptive Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox Adaptive Education Center offer ?
Knox Adaptive Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox Adaptive Education Center part of?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is part of Knox County School District.
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