Knox Middle School
Tel:
(619) 344-5500
Knox Middle School serves 627 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Knox Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Knox Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Knox Middle School's student population of 627 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Knox Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Knox Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9005 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Knox Middle School is Lincoln High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Holly Drive Leadership Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Porter Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Porter Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 911 students
0.2 miles
4800 T St.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-4500 0.2 K-6 911 - National City El Toyon Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 472 students
0.5 miles
2000 E. Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000 0.5 K-6 472 - San Diego Holly Drive Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 132 students
0.5 miles
4801 Elm St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7333 0.5 K-8 132 - National City Rancho De La Nacion Grades: K-6 | 450 students
0.5 miles
1830 E. Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100 0.5 K-6 450 - San Diego Lincoln High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,502 student
0.6 miles
4777 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500 0.6 9-12 1,502
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