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Knox County Day Treatment

135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
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Rating
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9/
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Top 20%
Tel: (606) 545-5410
www.knoxkyschools.com
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Knox County Day Treatment serves 17 students in grades 6-12.
Knox County Day Treatment placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Knox County Day Treatment's student population of 17 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Knox County Day Treatment is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Knox County Day Treatment is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knox County Day Treatment and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
6%
11%
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White
88%
75%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Knox County Day Treatment and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.22
0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Knox County Day Treatment and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Knox County School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knox County Day Treatment's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Knox County Day Treatment?

17 students attend Knox County Day Treatment.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Knox County Day Treatment students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox County Day Treatment?

Knox County Day Treatment has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Knox County Day Treatment offer ?

Knox County Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Knox County Day Treatment part of?

Knox County Day Treatment is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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