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Knoxville High School

Summary:

Knoxville High School is a public high school serving around 500 students in grades 9-12 in the Knoxville Community School District in Knoxville, Iowa, located approximately 13-14 miles from several nearby high schools.

Compared to the nearby high schools, Knoxville High School has consistently received lower rankings and ratings from School Digger, with a 1-2 star rating in recent years. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of high-performing nearby schools like Pella High School. Additionally, Knoxville High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 40%, compared to the nearby schools, which have lower rates of 13-21%.

Despite spending more per student ($14,996) than some of the nearby schools ($13,389-$19,905), Knoxville High School's academic outcomes do not seem to reflect this higher level of spending, suggesting potential areas for improvement in resource allocation and utilization. The combination of lower test scores, a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and declining performance over the years indicates that Knoxville High School may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1811 W Madison
       Knoxville, IA  50138

(641) 842-2173

District: Knoxville Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,996 Help


Feeder schools for Knoxville High School:

Elementary:    Northstar Elementary School
    West Elementary
Middle:    Knoxville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knoxville High School ranks worse than 56.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Knoxville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knoxville High School is $14,996.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Knoxville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Knoxville High School 192nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Knoxville High School in the ranking list.)

Knoxville Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Knoxville Community School District 261st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knoxville High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 46.92 236th 351 32.8%
2013 39.70 268th 351 23.6%
2014 35.06 248th 322 23.0%
2015 62.62 135th 324 58.3%
2016 58.58 145th 320 54.7%
2017 43.88 220th 325 32.3%
2018 59.39 149th 320 53.4%
2019 62.93 124th 327 62.1%
2021 42.21 216th 327 33.9%
2022 29.82 260th 332 21.7%
2023 32.79 259th 336 22.9%
2024 50.16 192nd 338 43.2%
See the entire list of Iowa High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Knoxville High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Knoxville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 1 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 425 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1990 388 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 397 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 370 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1993 372 1 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 357 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 418 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 418 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 587 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 668 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 671
1999 640 2 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2000 629 3 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 639
2001 621 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2002 612 3 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 612 3 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 637 6 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 656 6 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2006 668 8 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 636 8 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2008 639 10 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2009 619 6 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 640
2010 599 7 2 9 3 1 4 0 625
2011 610 4 2 11 3 0 6 0 636
2012 555 4 3 12 3 0 6 0 583
2013 507 8 3 11 3 0 6 0 538
2014 494 12 3 13 2 0 6 0 530
2015 467 10 1 20 1 0 6 0 505
2016 486 9 4 18 1 0 13 0 531
2017 470 9 3 16 2 0 9 0 509
2018 464 13 3 21 1 0 7 0 509
2019 456 6 3 20 0 1 9 0 495
2020 450 6 2 23 1 1 12 0 495
2021 444 9 0 20 2 1 16 0 492
2022 472 6 3 21 3 1 19 0 525
2023 451 7 2 18 2 1 19 0 500

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knoxville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 30.5 14.1 8.6
1989 432 31.8 13.5 4.9
1990 396 32.3 12.2 6.3
1991 403 32.0 12.5 7.4
1992 379 32.0 11.8 7.9
1993 382 27.0 14.1 8.1
1994 361 32.8 11.0 6.1
1995 421 32.5 13.0 6.7
1996 421 32.5 13.0 6.7
1997 592 39.0 15.2 11
1998 671 41.0 16.4 11.5
1999 652 40.7 16.0 14.3
2000 639 40.8 15.7 13.3
2001 629 36.8 17.1 12.7
2002 631 39.2 16.1 18.1
2003 631 39.2 16.1 18.1
2004 660 39.7 16.6 23
2005 680 39.7 17.1 21.8
2006 687 40.8 16.8 19.9
2007 656 38.8 16.9 25.8
2008 663 39.3 16.9 25.8
2009 640 39.8 16.1 32.2
2010 625 38.8 16.1 32.5
2011 636 38.0 16.7 35.7
2012 583 37.0 15.7 34.6
2013 538 36.5 14.7 34.6
2014 530 37.0 14.3 36.6
2015 505 35.0 14.4 31.7
2016 531 36.0 14.7 32
2017 509 35.5 14.3 34.6
2018 509 34.5 14.7 31
2019 495 34.8 14.2 35.6
2020 495 35.3 14.0 36.8
2021 492 35.3 13.9 33.9
2022 525 36.4 14.4 32
2023 500 33.7 14.8 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knoxville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 30.5 14.1 8.6
1989 432 31.8 13.5 4.9
1990 396 32.3 12.2 6.3
1991 403 32.0 12.5 7.4
1992 379 32.0 11.8 7.9
1993 382 27.0 14.1 8.1
1994 361 32.8 11.0 6.1
1995 421 32.5 13.0 6.7
1996 421 32.5 13.0 6.7
1997 592 39.0 15.2 11
1998 671 41.0 16.4 11.5
1999 652 40.7 16.0 14.3
2000 639 40.8 15.7 13.3
2001 629 36.8 17.1 12.7
2002 631 39.2 16.1 18.1
2003 631 39.2 16.1 18.1
2004 660 39.7 16.6 23
2005 680 39.7 17.1 21.8
2006 687 40.8 16.8 19.9
2007 656 38.8 16.9 25.8
2008 663 39.3 16.9 25.8
2009 640 39.8 16.1 32.2
2010 625 38.8 16.1 32.5
2011 636 38.0 16.7 35.7
2012 583 37.0 15.7 34.6
2013 538 36.5 14.7 34.6
2014 530 37.0 14.3 36.6
2015 505 35.0 14.4 31.7
2016 531 36.0 14.7 32
2017 509 35.5 14.3 34.6
2018 509 34.5 14.7 31
2019 495 34.8 14.2 35.6
2020 495 35.3 14.0 36.8
2021 492 35.3 13.9 33.9
2022 525 36.4 14.4 32
2023 500 33.7 14.8 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knoxville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $157 (1.0%) $14,839 (99.0%) $14,996

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knoxville High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 327 High schoolsRanks 259th of 336 High schools
 39.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Knoxville High School)80.362.8
 17.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Knoxville Community School District)80.362.8
 17.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Knoxville High School)67.550.4
 17.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Knoxville Community School District)67.550.4
 17.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Knoxville High School)80.258.2
 22%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Knoxville Community School District)80.258.2
 22%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Knoxville High School)69.857.7
 12.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Knoxville Community School District)69.857.7
 12.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students495500
 1%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian02
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2018
 10%
Pacific Islander11
White456451
 1.1%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%40%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville High School

Knoxville High School ranks 192nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Knoxville High School.

Students at Knoxville High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Knoxville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northstar Elementary School
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Knoxville Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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