Serving 417 students in grades 7-8, Knox County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Knox County Middle School's student population of 417 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Knox County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox County Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Knox County Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Knox County Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/132000/132396/knox-county-middle-school-chart-bcKYNZz.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
96%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![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 2021-22 school year data. 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/132000/132396/knox-county-middle-school-chart-1KHLZy.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #721 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
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?
417 students attend Knox County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Knox County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox County Middle School?
Knox County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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