Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Knoch Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: South Butler Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 95.8 square miles in Saxonburg, PA, with an average distance of 5.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone reaches about 8.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knoch Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Knoch Primary School's student population of 536 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Knoch Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knoch Primary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knoch Primary School's ranking?
Knoch Primary School is ranked #185 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Knoch Primary School often compared to?
Knoch Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buffalo Elementary School, Mars Area Primary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Knoch Primary School?
536 students attend Knoch Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Knoch Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knoch Primary School?
Knoch Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knoch Primary School offer ?
Knoch Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knoch Primary School part of?
Knoch Primary School is part of Knoch School District.
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