Serving 429 students in grades 7-8, Knox County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Knox County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox County Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Knox County Middle School is ranked #537 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Knox County Middle School?
429 students attend Knox County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Knox County Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox County Middle School?
Knox County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox County Middle School offer ?
Knox County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox County Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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