Serving 433 students in grades 6-8, Knight Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knight Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Knight Middle School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knight Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knight Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
30%
11%
White
41%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knight Middle School's ranking?
Knight Middle School is ranked #1132 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Knight Middle School often compared to?
Knight Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lassiter Middle School, Marion C. Moore School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Knight Middle School?
433 students attend Knight Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Knight Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knight Middle School?
Knight Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knight Middle School offer ?
Knight Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knight Middle School part of?
Knight Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/22/2020
GREAT school I love it Here. I Am a current student and it is great already.
5 5/12/2016
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'?
2 8/4/2014
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.
2 10/17/2011
i think tt kinght is a good school though it could have a couple morechanges but the scholl its self is a good schoo
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