Serving 415 students in grades 5-8, Knox Trail Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knox Trail Middle School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Next Generation Education!
School Rankings
Knox Trail Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Trail Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Trail Middle School's ranking?
Knox Trail Middle School is ranked #1387 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Knox Trail Middle School often compared to?
Knox Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quabbin Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Knox Trail Middle School?
415 students attend Knox Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Knox Trail Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knox Trail Middle School?
Knox Trail Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Knox Trail Middle School offer ?
Knox Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knox Trail Middle School part of?
Knox Trail Middle School is part of Spencer-E Brookfield School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I think Knox Trail is a very fun and exiting. I am in the fifth grade so I don't know about any of the other grades but this one is definitely a year to remember. The teachers are so kind and they are very good at explaining the skill we are working on. I really hoped this helped you!
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