Serving 387 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 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Knightstown Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 94 square miles in Knightstown, IN. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knightstown Intermediate School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Knightstown Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1018 out of 1,743 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Knightstown Intermediate School?
387 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 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knightstown Intermediate School offer ?
Knightstown Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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