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Knoxville Middle School vs. Pella Middle School

Should you attend Knoxville Middle School or Pella Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Knoxville Middle School
413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Pella Middle School
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Pella Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Knoxville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 363 students in grades 7-8, Pella Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
324 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Knoxville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pella Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Knoxville Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pella Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Knoxville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pella Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Knoxville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Knoxville Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pella Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pella Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#524 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#24 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Knoxville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pella Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 50% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knoxville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pella Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pella Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 50% in IA)
91%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knoxville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pella Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pella Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)
90-94%
(Top 1% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Knoxville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pella Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pella Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Knoxville Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pella Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
96
-
Grade 7 Students
111
181
Grade 8 Students
117
182

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Knoxville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Knoxville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pella Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pella Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Knoxville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pella Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pella Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Knoxville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pella Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pella Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Knoxville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pella Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pella Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Knoxville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pella Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pella Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Knoxville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pella Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pella Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Knoxville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pella Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pella Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Knoxville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pella Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pella Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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