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Knight Middle School

9803 Blue Lick Road
Louisville, KY 40229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades 6-8, Knight Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Knight Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Knight Middle School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Knight Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knight Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1184 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Knight Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knight Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knight Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Knight Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
21%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Knight Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Knight Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Knight Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Knight Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Knight Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Knight Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Knight Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knight Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knight Middle School's ranking?
Knight Middle School is ranked #1184 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Knight Middle School often compared to?
Knight Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lassiter Middle School, Marion C. Moore School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Knight Middle School?
452 students attend Knight Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Knight Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knight Middle School?
Knight Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knight Middle School offer ?
Knight Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knight Middle School part of?
Knight Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews
5   9/22/2020
GREAT school I love it Here. I Am a current student and it is great already.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - darren
5   5/12/2016
I think this school has the potential but, doesn't kinda show it to the district how they can be that school who has that sympathy in them and also I really like there football and basketball team alot'?
- Posted by Student/Alumni - taylo
2   8/4/2014
I am giving Knight Middle another chance. I would the school a 5. However. I think the teachers can definitely changellen our children with more homework and college readiness. I think the school focus on negative behavior more the comperhensive academics especially with Afirican Ameican boys.
- Posted by Parent - Kylad
2   10/17/2011
i think tt kinght is a good school though it could have a couple morechanges but the scholl its self is a good schoo
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jaden

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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