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Knox Community Middle School

Summary:

Knox Community Middle School is a public middle school serving around 470 students in grades 5-8 in Knox, Indiana. The school is part of the Plymouth Community School Corp, which is ranked 239 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Knox Community Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.57%) compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms on ILEARN assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In 2023-2024, only 24.12% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 40.3-42.6% for the same grades. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.6% and a very high percentage of students (66.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Riverside Intermediate, Winamac Community Middle School, and Harold C Urey Middle School, Knox Community Middle School's academic performance has been declining, and its per-student spending has remained relatively low, ranging from $8,020 to $9,096 over the past few years. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention to students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 901 S Main St
       Knox, IN  46534

(574) 772-1654

District: Knox Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,349 Help


Students who attend Knox Community Middle School usually attend:

High:    Knox Community High School

Feeder schools for Knox Community Middle School:

Elementary:    Knox Community Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knox Community Middle School ranks worse than 70.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.76. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knox Community Middle School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Knox Community Middle School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knox Community Middle School is $8,349.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Knox Community Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Knox Community Middle School 342nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Knox Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Knox Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox Community School Corp 252nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knox Community Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.43 175th 222 21.2%
2005 38.98 276th 370 25.4%
2006 31.42 315th 375 16.0%
2007 53.06 213th 382 44.2%
2008 50.85 227th 392 42.1%
2009 52.58 222nd 423 47.5%
2010 54.30 230th 428 46.3%
2011 36.79 353rd 451 21.7%
2012 22.37 393rd 447 12.1%
2013 23.40 381st 444 14.2%
2014 31.19 378th 470 19.6%
2015 30.25 379th 485 21.9%
2016 41.70 341st 494 31.0%
2017 42.65 304th 472 35.6%
2018 40.35 321st 473 32.1%
2019 34.59 325th 470 30.9%
2021 24.85 363rd 483 24.8%
2022 23.05 376th 490 23.3%
2023 25.10 365th 489 25.4%
2024 30.76 342nd 485 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Knox Community Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 607 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1989 472 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1990 461 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1991 507 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 512 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1993 512 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 470 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 481 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 481 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 509 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 505 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 514 3 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 525 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 526 0 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 550 1 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 550 1 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 495 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 477 1 0 20 3 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 465 1 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 464 0 1 20 3 n/a n/a 2 490
2008 480 0 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2009 447 2 0 12 0 n/a n/a 5 466
2010 442 1 0 15 2 n/a n/a 5 465
2011 420 2 0 20 2 0 11 0 455
2012 439 2 0 20 1 0 6 0 468
2013 450 4 0 20 1 1 3 0 479
2014 434 2 0 15 3 0 5 0 459
2015 416 1 1 21 3 0 7 0 449
2016 414 0 1 23 2 0 7 0 447
2017 425 0 2 29 1 0 7 0 464
2018 413 2 1 20 3 0 4 0 443
2019 535 3 1 30 4 0 7 0 580
2020 511 2 0 30 4 0 6 0 553
2021 488 2 0 27 1 0 7 0 525
2022 469 1 0 30 1 0 7 0 508
2023 421 0 0 38 3 0 8 0 470

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 Knox Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 29.3 20.9 28.9
1989 481 25.3 19.0 34.5
1990 467 25.0 18.6 24.8
1991 512 25.0 20.4 24.8
1992 513 2.2 233.1 26.7
1993 521 25.8 20.2 26.1
1994 476 27.1 17.6 28.4
1995 489 26.0 18.8 24.1
1996 489 26.0 18.8 24.1
1997 517 24.4 21.2 27.9
1998 517 28.5 18.1 28.6
1999 529 27.7 19.1 41.6
2000 537 31.8 16.9 41
2001 538 27.8 19.4 44.1
2002 563 26.2 21.5 48.7
2003 563 26.2 21.5 48.7
2004 509 25.0 20.4 47.2
2005 501 26.4 19.0 49.3
2006 486 23.3 20.9 51.9
2007 490 n/a n/a 58.2
2008 498 25.8 19.3 53.4
2009 466 25.7 18.1 56.2
2010 465 25.5 18.2 62.2
2011 455 24.2 18.7 60.2
2012 468 27.0 17.3 64.7
2013 479 30.0 15.9 65.1
2014 459 29.0 15.8 63.6
2015 449 22.0 20.4 58.6
2016 447 26.0 17.1 58.8
2017 464 25.0 18.4 53
2018 443 25.5 17.3 65
2019 580 35.0 16.5 60.7
2020 553 38.3 14.4 63.5
2021 525 38.2 13.7 60.2
2022 508 32.0 15.8 61.2
2023 470 30.5 15.4 66.4

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 Knox Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 29.3 20.9 28.9
1989 481 25.3 19.0 34.5
1990 467 25.0 18.6 24.8
1991 512 25.0 20.4 24.8
1992 513 2.2 233.1 26.7
1993 521 25.8 20.2 26.1
1994 476 27.1 17.6 28.4
1995 489 26.0 18.8 24.1
1996 489 26.0 18.8 24.1
1997 517 24.4 21.2 27.9
1998 517 28.5 18.1 28.6
1999 529 27.7 19.1 41.6
2000 537 31.8 16.9 41
2001 538 27.8 19.4 44.1
2002 563 26.2 21.5 48.7
2003 563 26.2 21.5 48.7
2004 509 25.0 20.4 47.2
2005 501 26.4 19.0 49.3
2006 486 23.3 20.9 51.9
2007 490 n/a n/a 58.2
2008 498 25.8 19.3 53.4
2009 466 25.7 18.1 56.2
2010 465 25.5 18.2 62.2
2011 455 24.2 18.7 60.2
2012 468 27.0 17.3 64.7
2013 479 30.0 15.9 65.1
2014 459 29.0 15.8 63.6
2015 449 22.0 20.4 58.6
2016 447 26.0 17.1 58.8
2017 464 25.0 18.4 53
2018 443 25.5 17.3 65
2019 580 35.0 16.5 60.7
2020 553 38.3 14.4 63.5
2021 525 38.2 13.7 60.2
2022 508 32.0 15.8 61.2
2023 470 30.5 15.4 66.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Knox Community Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $578 (7.2%) $7,442 (92.8%) $8,020
2020 $576 (6.3%) $8,519 (93.7%) $9,096
2021 $483 (5.9%) $7,695 (94.1%) $8,178
2022 $2,262 (27.1%) $6,087 (72.9%) $8,349

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knox Community Middle 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 325th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 365th of 489 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community Middle School)42.927.5
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community School Corp)42.927.5
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Knox Community Middle School)48.631.2
 17.4%
   5th Grade Math (Knox Community School Corp)48.631.2
 17.4%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Knox Community Middle School)46.422
 24.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Knox Community School Corp)46.422
 24.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community Middle School)40.627
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community School Corp)40.627
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Knox Community Middle School)37.621.6
 16%
   6th Grade Math (Knox Community School Corp)37.621.6
 16%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Knox Community Middle School)35.321.6
 13.7%
   6th Grade Science (Knox Community School Corp)35.321.6
 13.7%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community Middle School)37.118.3
 18.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community School Corp)37.118.3
 18.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Knox Community Middle School)33.118.3
 14.8%
   7th Grade Math (Knox Community School Corp)33.118.3
 14.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community Middle School)4025
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Community School Corp)4025
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Knox Community Middle School)2515
 10%
   8th Grade Math (Knox Community School Corp)2515
 10%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students580470
 19%
African American30
 100%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3038
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White535421
 21.3%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%66.4%
 5.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knox Community Middle School

Students who attend Knox Community Middle School usually go on to attend Knox Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Knox Community Middle School.

Knox Community Middle School ranks 342nd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Knox Community Middle School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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