Serving 41 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Knox Adaptive Education Center's student population of 41 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
To provide excellent and accessible learning opportunities that empower all students to realize their full potential.
School Rankings
Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Adaptive Education Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
17%
21%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Adaptive Education Center's ranking?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is ranked #1531 out of 1,728 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% 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 90%.
How many students attend Knox Adaptive Education Center?
41 students attend Knox Adaptive Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Knox Adaptive Education Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knox Adaptive Education Center?
Knox Adaptive Education Center has a student ration of 3:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knox Adaptive Education Center part of?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Knox Adaptive Education Center located?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is located in the Marble City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Marble City.
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