Knoxville Middle School
Tel:
(641)842-3315
- Knoxville Middle School serves 359 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Knoxville Middle School's student population of 359 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 359 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Knoxville Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Knoxville Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #536 out of 1,252 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knoxville Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Knoxville Middle School is Knoxville High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Melcher-dallas Junior High School (9.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Knoxville West Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 436 students
0.3 miles
306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641)842-2185 0.3 PK-2 436 - Knoxville Knoxville High School Grades: 9-12 | 509 students
0.4 miles
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641)842-2173 0.4 9-12 509 - Knoxville Northstar Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 395 students
0.8 miles
407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641)842-6527 0.8 3-5 395 - Melcher Dallas Melcher-dallas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 224 students
8.8 miles
1003 E Park St
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641)947-3151 8.8 PK-5 224 - Melcher Dallas Melcher-dallas High School Grades: 9-12 | 79 students
9.5 miles
214 S Main
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641)947-3731 9.5 9-12 79
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