Serving 592 students in grades 6-8, Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
12%
21%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek's ranking?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is ranked #370 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek often compared to?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creekis often viewed alongside schools like Station Camp Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek?
592 students attend Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek offer ?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek part of?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is part of Sumner County School District.
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