Serving 508 students in grades 5-8, Knox Community Middle 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 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knox Community Middle School's student population of 508 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knox Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Community Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Community Middle School's ranking?
Knox Community Middle School is ranked #1459 out of 1,755 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Knox Community Middle School?
508 students attend Knox Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Knox Community Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Community Middle School?
Knox Community Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox Community Middle School offer ?
Knox Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Knox Community Middle School part of?
Knox Community Middle School is part of Knox Community School Corp School District.
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