Is Knightstown Intermediate School a good school?

Knightstown Intermediate School ranks 234 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Knightstown Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Knightstown Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Knightstown Intermediate School?

Students at Knightstown Intermediate School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Knightstown Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Knightstown Intermediate School usually go on to attend Knightstown High School

Knightstown Intermediate School

Summary:

Knightstown Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in Knightstown, Indiana, with a student population of 361 that is predominantly White. While the school has seen some improvements in recent years, it faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, below-average test scores, and a student population with a higher level of economic disadvantage.

Knightstown Intermediate School's chronic absenteeism rates have been relatively high in recent years, ranging from 16.3% to 34.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of many nearby schools, such as Mt. Vernon Middle School and Pendleton Heights Middle School. Additionally, the school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are generally below the state averages, especially in math, with only 39.73% of students proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to the state averages of 48% for 4th grade and 40.8% for 5th grade.

Knightstown Intermediate School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.74% to 59.89% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,587 in 2018-2019 to $10,269 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average, this has not yet translated into significantly better academic outcomes. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its community.

Detail:

Public 4-8

1 Panther Trl
Knightstown, IN 46148

(765) 345-5455

District: C A Beard Memorial School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,269

Students who attend Knightstown Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Knightstown High School

Feeder schools for Knightstown Intermediate School:

Elementary:

Knightstown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Knightstown Intermediate School ranks better than 57.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Knightstown Intermediate School ranks better than 51.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knightstown Intermediate School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Knightstown Intermediate School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knightstown Intermediate School is $10,269.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Knightstown Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Knightstown Intermediate School 234^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Knightstown Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

C A Beard Memorial School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks C A Beard Memorial School Corp 213^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knightstown Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	73.43	201^st	959	79.0%
2006	72.22	225^th	961	76.6%
2007	68.87	299^th	985	69.6%
2008	68.98	288^th	996	71.1%
2009	73.79	231^st	1003	77.0%
2010	70.99	285^th	1009	71.8%
2011	62.53	433^rd	1025	57.8%
2012	47.10	653^rd	1015	35.7%
2013	39.70	746^th	1035	27.9%
2014	35.64	791^st	1036	23.6%
2015	42.92	684^th	1040	34.2%
2016	46.48	664^th	1046	36.5%
2017	53.76	551^st	1033	46.7%
2018	56.71	498^th	1027	51.5%
2019	41.51	668^th	1031	35.2%
2021	39.27	653^rd	1016	35.7%
2022	51.69	527^th	1020	48.3%
2023	49.84	541^st	1016	46.8%
2024	58.30	432^nd	1010	57.2%

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

Rank History for Knightstown Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	67.28	108^th	370	70.8%
2006	74.01	75^th	375	80.0%
2007	74.22	73^rd	382	80.9%
2008	64.41	134^th	392	65.8%
2009	64.76	146^th	423	65.5%
2010	75.07	83^rd	428	80.6%
2011	61.87	183^rd	451	59.4%
2012	59.44	193^rd	447	56.8%
2013	57.86	204^th	444	54.1%
2014	50.68	280^th	470	40.4%
2015	30.95	375^th	485	22.7%
2016	44.72	317^th	494	35.8%
2017	55.62	220^th	472	53.4%
2018	52.59	259^th	473	45.2%
2019	31.14	340^th	470	27.7%
2021	31.30	338^th	483	30.0%
2022	54.08	228^th	490	53.5%
2023	52.52	227^th	489	53.6%
2024	51.00	234^th	485	51.8%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Knightstown Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	461	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2005	443	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2006	421	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2007	403	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	7	411
2008	401	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	409
2009	411	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	419
2010	415	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	423
2011	407	0	1	0	2	0	6	0	416
2012	412	0	1	2	0	0	5	0	420
2013	395	1	1	0	0	0	7	0	404
2014	397	0	2	2	0	0	7	0	408
2015	444	0	3	3	2	0	6	0	458
2016	426	1	3	2	2	0	6	0	440
2017	412	0	3	3	3	0	10	0	431
2018	393	1	2	4	3	0	9	0	412
2019	380	0	2	7	2	0	14	0	405
2020	363	0	1	8	0	0	14	0	386
2021	347	1	0	11	1	0	14	0	374
2022	361	1	0	9	0	0	12	0	383
2023	337	2	1	10	0	0	11	0	361
2024	351	0	1	12	0	0	12	0	376

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 Knightstown Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	461	22.8	20.2	20.8
2005	443	21.2	20.9	19.2
2006	421	21.9	19.2	32.3
2007	411	n/a	n/a	32.4
2008	409	21.9	18.7	35.4
2009	419	22.0	19.0	35
2010	423	22.5	18.7	43.6
2011	416	23.8	17.4	45
2012	420	n/a	n/a	49
2013	404	26.0	15.5	48.3
2014	408	27.0	15.1	46.6
2015	458	31.0	14.7	48.7
2016	440	27.0	16.2	48
2017	431	27.2	15.8	49.7
2018	412	27.1	15.1	53.9
2019	405	26.1	15.4	53.6
2020	386	24.3	15.8	52.3
2021	374	26.0	14.3	59.9
2022	383	24.5	15.6	52.7
2023	361	23.8	15.1	57.6
2024	376	26.8	14.0	50.3

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 Knightstown Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	461	22.8	20.2	20.8
2005	443	21.2	20.9	19.2
2006	421	21.9	19.2	32.3
2007	411	n/a	n/a	32.4
2008	409	21.9	18.7	35.4
2009	419	22.0	19.0	35
2010	423	22.5	18.7	43.6
2011	416	23.8	17.4	45
2012	420	n/a	n/a	49
2013	404	26.0	15.5	48.3
2014	408	27.0	15.1	46.6
2015	458	31.0	14.7	48.7
2016	440	27.0	16.2	48
2017	431	27.2	15.8	49.7
2018	412	27.1	15.1	53.9
2019	405	26.1	15.4	53.6
2020	386	24.3	15.8	52.3
2021	374	26.0	14.3	59.9
2022	383	24.5	15.6	52.7
2023	361	23.8	15.1	57.6
2024	376	26.8	14.0	50.3

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 Knightstown Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$324 (3.8%)	$8,262 (96.2%)	$8,587
2020	$200 (2.3%)	$8,405 (97.7%)	$8,604
2021	$747 (7.5%)	$9,154 (92.5%)	$9,901
2022	$924 (9.0%)	$9,345 (91.0%)	$10,268

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knightstown Intermediate 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 668^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 541^st of 1016 Elementary schools	11.5%
Ranks 340^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 227^th of 489 Middle schools	25.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knightstown Intermediate School)	37.7	33.8	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	37.7	33.8	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Knightstown Intermediate School)	47.8	59.5	11.7%
4th Grade Math (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	47.8	59.5	11.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Knightstown Intermediate School)	56.5	43.2	13.3%
4th Grade Science (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	56.5	43.2	13.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knightstown Intermediate School)	44.6	28.8	15.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	44.6	28.8	15.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Knightstown Intermediate School)	41.9	38.5	3.4%
5th Grade Math (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	41.9	38.5	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Knightstown Intermediate School)	43.2	25.8	17.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	43.2	25.8	17.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knightstown Intermediate School)	28.6	31.1	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	28.6	31.1	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Knightstown Intermediate School)	28.6	31.1	2.5%
6th Grade Math (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	28.6	31.1	2.5%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Knightstown Intermediate School)	37.1	36.5	0.6%
6th Grade Science (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	37.1	36.5	0.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Knightstown Intermediate School)	38	41.9	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	38	41.9	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Knightstown Intermediate School)	36.6	29.7	6.9%
7th Grade Math (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	36.6	29.7	6.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Knightstown Intermediate School)	35.8	50.7	14.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	35.8	50.7	14.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Knightstown Intermediate School)	29.6	16.9	12.7%
8th Grade Math (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	29.6	16.9	12.7%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	405	361	10.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	380	337	11.3%
Two or More Races	14	11	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.6%	57.6%	4%

Schools Near Knightstown Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)						ILEARN Math (2024)						ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Knightstown Intermediate School	Public	4-8	1 Panther Trl	Knightstown	46148	Henry County	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 345-5455	376	27	14.0	50.3%	351 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	51	234^th of 485 public middle schools	51.8%		52.5	227^th of 489 public middle schools	53.6%	7	38.6	29.6	32.3	43.3	42.5	37.5	65.5	46.5	36.9	23.9	21.3	39.7	43.7		$10,269	$924	$9,345
Eastern Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	10380 E 250 N	Charlottesville	46117	Hancock County	Eastern Hancock County Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 936-5324	306	19	15.8	35.3%	294 (96.1%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	63.4	170^th of 485 public middle schools	64.9%		51.9	230^th of 489 public middle schools	53.0%	60			29.4	36.2	52.1	39.0			40.6	33.3	51.1	41.7			$9,266	$402	$8,864
New Castle Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Parkview Dr	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 521-7230	633	55	11.4	54.7%	531 (83.9%)	14 (2.2%)	40 (6.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	32.2	335^th of 485 public middle schools	30.9%		34	329^th of 489 public middle schools	32.7%	6			27.4	24.6	25.1	25.7			25.7	25.1	19.9	23.4			$12,652	$1,761	$10,891
Benjamin Rush Middle School	Public	7-8	1601 N Sexton St	Rushville	46173	Rush County	Rush County Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 932-2968	287	26	11.1	54.7%	268 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	57.2	203^rd of 485 public middle schools	58.1%		58.4	194^th of 489 public middle schools	60.3%	9				34.3	35.1	34.7				34.5	39.7	37.0			$11,746	$1,110	$10,636
Greenfield Intermediate School	Public	4-6	204 W Park Ave	Greenfield	46140	Hancock County	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 462-6827	458	34	13.3	53.1%	398 (86.9%)	10 (2.2%)	26 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)	30.1	40.1	32.2			34.3	53.5	49.0	38.8			47.0	39.5		$9,262	$782	$8,480
Maxwell Intermediate School	Public	4-6	102 N Main St	Maxwell	46154	Hancock County	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 326-3121	457	29	15.8	40.9%	370 (81.0%)	21 (4.6%)	33 (7.2%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)								(n/a)	51.4	38.1	47.0			45.5	68.5	51.0	42.2			53.4	44.2		$8,771	$564	$8,207
Shenandoah Middle School	Public	6-8	5156 N Raider Rd	Middletown	47356	Henry County	Shenandoah School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 354-6638	295	22	13.2	45.1%	276 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	70.5	129^th of 485 public middle schools	73.4%		70.3	131^st of 489 public middle schools	73.2%	2			43.1	35.5	47.5	42.2			58.8	33.3	43.6	45.6			$8,400	$519	$7,881
Greenfield Central Junior High School	Public	7-8	1440 N Franklin	Greenfield	46140	Hancock County	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 477-4616	662	47	14.2	46.2%	572 (86.4%)	16 (2.4%)	45 (6.8%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.7%)	56.7	207^th of 485 public middle schools	57.3%		63.1	165^th of 489 public middle schools	66.3%	42				38.0	40.7	39.3				31.3	30.8	31.0		95.2	$9,185	$603	$8,582
Pendleton Heights Middle School	Public	7-8	7450 S 300 W	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 778-2139	697	39	17.8	35.2%	619 (88.8%)	22 (3.2%)	30 (4.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	77.5	97^th of 485 public middle schools	80.0%		66.1	152^nd of 489 public middle schools	68.9%	55				50.1	52.3	51.2				43.4	35.8	39.6			$8,891	$244	$8,647
Mt Vernon Middle School	Public	6-8	1862 W Sr 234	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 485-3160	1,105	73	15.1	34.1%	772 (69.9%)	149 (13.5%)	79 (7.1%)	20 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (7.5%)	70	135^th of 485 public middle schools	72.2%		71.3	125^th of 489 public middle schools	74.4%	10			46.9	41.2	47.6	45.1			52.1	30.3	40.0	40.5			$9,337	$664	$8,673

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