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Knox County Middle School

311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906

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Knox County Middle School serves 449 students in grades 7-8.

Knox County Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Knox County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Knox County Middle School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

449 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Knox County Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Middle School is 0.06, 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

#721 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Knox County Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knox County Middle School 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)

40-44%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knox County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Knox County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

11%

White

97%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Knox County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Knox County Middle School 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.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knox County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 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 Middle School's ranking?

Knox County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Knox County Middle School?

449 students attend Knox County Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Knox County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox County Middle School?

Knox County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Knox County Middle School offer ?

Knox County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Knox County Middle School part of?

Knox County Middle School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education