Knight Middle School
- Knight Middle School serves 415 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Knight Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Knight Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Knight Middle School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Knight Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Knight Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1181 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
| Black | 27% | 10% |
| White | 53% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Knight Middle School is Southern High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Zoneton Middle School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blue Lick Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Blue Lick Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
0.0 miles
9801 Blue Lick Road
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8212 0.0 PK-5 523 - Louisville Blake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
1.1 miles
3801 Bonaventure Blvd
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8210 1.1 PK-5 526 - Louisville Laukhuf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
1.6 miles
5100 Capewood Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8289 1.6 PK-5 455 - Louisville Southern High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,346 student
1.6 miles
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330 1.6 9-12 1,346 - Louisville Minors Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
1.8 miles
8510 Minors Lane
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8303 1.8 PK-5 431
School Reviews
| 5 GREAT school I love it Here. I Am a current student and it is great already. - Posted by Student/Alumni - darren |
| 5 I think this school has the potential but, doesn't kinda show it to the district how they can be that school who has that sympathy in them and also I really like there football and basketball team alot'? - Posted by Student/Alumni - taylo |
| 2 I am giving Knight Middle another chance. I would the school a 5. However. I think the teachers can definitely changellen our children with more homework and college readiness. I think the school focus on negative behavior more the comperhensive academics especially with Afirican Ameican boys. - Posted by Parent - Kylad |
| 2 i think tt kinght is a good school though it could have a couple morechanges but the scholl its self is a good schoo - Posted by Student/Alumni - jaden |
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