Serving 484 students in grades 6-8, Knox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Knox Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Knox Middle School's student population of 484 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Knox Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8418 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
74%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Knox Middle School is ranked #8418 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Knox Middle School?
484 students attend Knox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Knox Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Middle School?
Knox Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Knox Middle School offer ?
Knox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Knox Middle School part of?
Knox Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Knox Middle School located?
Knox Middle School is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lincoln Park.
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