Is Knoch Middle School a good school?

Knoch Middle School ranks 306 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Knoch Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Knoch Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Knoch Middle School?

Students at Knoch Middle School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Knoch Middle School attend?

Students who attend Knoch Middle School usually go on to attend Knoch High School

Knoch Middle School

Summary:

Knoch Middle School is a public middle school located in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 499. The school is part of the Knoch School District, which is ranked 188 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Knoch Middle School's PSSA test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Math, with a proficiency rate of 33.1% in 2023-2024 compared to the district's 51.4% and the state's 40.4%. However, the school performs better in PSSA English Language Arts, with a proficiency rate of 60.5%, and PSSA Science, with a proficiency rate of 59.3%, both higher than the state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and white students and students with disabilities performing relatively lower. Students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform below average.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Hampton Middle School, Pine-Richland Middle School, and Dorseyville Middle School, Knoch Middle School's academic performance, particularly in Math, is generally lower. However, the school outperforms some of the other nearby schools, such as Highlands Middle School and Deer Lakes Middle School, in both academic performance and state rankings. Knoch Middle School's relatively higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 32.06%, may contribute to its lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056-9350

(724) 352-1700

District: Knoch School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
306^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,478

Students who attend Knoch Middle School usually attend:

High:

Knoch High School

Feeder schools for Knoch Middle School:

Elementary:	Knoch Intermediate Elementary School
	Knoch Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 483

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Knoch Middle School ranks better than 65.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.64. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), two or more races (1%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knoch Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Knoch Middle School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knoch Middle School is $16,478.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knoch Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knoch Middle School 306^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Knoch Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Knoch School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Knoch School District 188^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knoch Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Knoch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	75.30	167^th	643	74.0%
2004	78.94	131^st	663	80.2%
2005	68.83	240^th	687	65.1%
2006	77.42	136^th	736	81.5%
2007	73.02	181^st	749	75.8%
2008	80.13	107^th	753	85.8%
2009	75.76	155^th	770	79.9%
2010	75.39	164^th	805	79.6%
2011	79.48	123^rd	825	85.1%
2012	80.02	115^th	834	86.2%
2013	80.04	110^th	758	85.5%
2014	78.72	117^th	728	83.9%
2015	79.24	146^th	835	82.5%
2016	74.11	206^th	870	76.3%
2017	65.65	296^th	877	66.2%
2018	66.95	291^st	861	66.2%
2019	69.43	268^th	891	69.9%
2021	68.88	223^rd	797	72.0%
2022	70.33	241^st	883	72.7%
2023	73.05	217^th	893	75.7%
2024	65.64	306^th	891	65.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knoch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.60	205^th	874	76.5%
2024	56.82	365^th	877	58.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Knoch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.72	257^th	860	70.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Knoch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.02	143^rd	660	78.3%
2024	40.69	360^th	672	46.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Knoch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.73	353^rd	870	59.4%

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Rank History for White students at Knoch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.99	251^st	681	63.1%
2024	47.39	347^th	673	48.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Knoch Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	465	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	467
1998	719	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	724
1999	748	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	753
2000	740	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	746
2001	707	6	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	716
2002	720	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	726
2003	720	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	726
2004	735	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	739
2005	711	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	716
2006	671	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	675
2007	676	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	681
2008	682	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	689
2009	694	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	703
2010	665	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	672
2011	654	3	0	1	0	0	1	659
2012	635	1	0	2	1	0	3	642
2013	598	5	0	3	3	0	4	613
2014	608	5	0	4	2	0	3	622
2015	597	5	0	4	1	0	2	609
2016	604	2	0	2	1	0	2	611
2017	534	2	0	2	1	0	8	547
2018	530	1	2	2	1	0	7	543
2019	499	1	1	4	1	0	1	507
2020	520	1	1	3	0	0	2	527
2021	478	3	0	2	0	0	4	487
2022	492	3	1	2	0	0	5	503
2023	484	3	2	5	0	1	4	499
2024	470	3	1	4	0	0	5	483

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 Knoch Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	467	1.0	467.0	n/a
1998	724	38.5	18.8	n/a
1999	753	42.0	17.9	n/a
2000	746	44.5	16.8	18.1
2001	716	43.5	16.5	19.3
2002	726	47.0	15.4	14.5
2003	726	47.0	15.4	14.5
2004	739	45.0	16.4	14.9
2005	716	41.3	17.3	14.7
2006	675	41.5	16.3	16.9
2007	681	41.3	16.5	18.5
2008	689	29.8	23.1	20.9
2009	703	30.6	22.9	17.2
2010	672	41.9	16.0	19.3
2011	659	42.2	15.5	19.3
2012	642	41.8	15.3	18.1
2013	613	40.2	15.2	18.6
2014	622	39.1	15.8	23.2
2015	609	39.0	15.6	25.6
2016	611	36.0	16.9	27.3
2017	547	34.6	15.7	23.9
2018	543	35.3	15.3	26
2019	507	34.1	14.8	24.3
2020	527	30.5	17.2	26.6
2021	487	31.0	15.7	30.4
2022	503	35.5	14.1	30.8
2023	499	34.5	14.4	32.1
2024	483	36.0	13.4	36.4

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 Knoch Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	467	1.0	467.0	n/a
1998	724	38.5	18.8	n/a
1999	753	42.0	17.9	n/a
2000	746	44.5	16.8	18.1
2001	716	43.5	16.5	19.3
2002	726	47.0	15.4	14.5
2003	726	47.0	15.4	14.5
2004	739	45.0	16.4	14.9
2005	716	41.3	17.3	14.7
2006	675	41.5	16.3	16.9
2007	681	41.3	16.5	18.5
2008	689	29.8	23.1	20.9
2009	703	30.6	22.9	17.2
2010	672	41.9	16.0	19.3
2011	659	42.2	15.5	19.3
2012	642	41.8	15.3	18.1
2013	613	40.2	15.2	18.6
2014	622	39.1	15.8	23.2
2015	609	39.0	15.6	25.6
2016	611	36.0	16.9	27.3
2017	547	34.6	15.7	23.9
2018	543	35.3	15.3	26
2019	507	34.1	14.8	24.3
2020	527	30.5	17.2	26.6
2021	487	31.0	15.7	30.4
2022	503	35.5	14.1	30.8
2023	499	34.5	14.4	32.1
2024	483	36.0	13.4	36.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knoch Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$15,557 (100.0%)	$15,557
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$14,656 (100.0%)	$14,656
2021	$613 (4.3%)	$13,557 (95.7%)	$14,170
2022	$820 (5.0%)	$15,658 (95.0%)	$16,478

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knoch Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 268^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 217^th of 893 Middle schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Knoch Middle School)	37.9	44.5	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knoch Middle School)	71.6	70.3	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Knoch Middle School)	37.8	36.8	1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Knoch Middle School)	66.4	64.4	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Knoch Middle School)	36	25.1	10.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Knoch Middle School)	72.6	68.8	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Knoch Middle School)	71.5	65	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Knoch Middle School)	37.3	35.1	2.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Knoch Middle School)	72.6	68.8	3.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Knoch Middle School)	69.6	66.4	3.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	507	499	1.6%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	499	484	3%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.3%	32.1%	7.8%

Schools Near Knoch Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Knoch Middle School	Public	6-8	754 Dinnerbell Rd	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 352-1700	483	36	13.4	36.4%	470 (97.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	65.6	306^th of 891 public middle schools	65.7%		73	217^th of 893 public middle schools	75.7%	89			44.7	34.0	22.8	33.1		59.3	59.3			58.5	65.3	57.9	60.5	$16,478	$820	$15,658
Freeport Area Middle School	Public	6-8	629 South Pike Rd.	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-9020	426	30	14.0	29.1%	411 (96.5%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	89.8	64^th of 891 public middle schools	92.8%		85	104^th of 893 public middle schools	88.4%	40			74.0	46.4	47.7	56.6		74.7	74.7			71.1	73.2	81.4	75.1	$14,874	$414	$14,460
Mars Area Centennial School	Public	5-6	100 Winfield Manor Dr	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-2601	605	35	17.4	12.4%	561 (92.7%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.3%)	27 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)								(n/a)		64.3	62.1			63.3					75.9	72.7			74.4	$11,239	$83	$11,155
Mars Area Middle School	Public	7-8	1775 Three Degree Rd	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3145	513	37	13.9	11.9%	476 (92.8%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.1%)	21 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	85.6	94^th of 891 public middle schools	89.5%		87.2	86^th of 893 public middle schools	90.4%	8				48.9	38.4	44.0		73.0	73.0				76.4	68.5	72.8	$12,649	$163	$12,486
Deer Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	17 East Union Road	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 265-5310	417	36	11.7	41.7%	392 (94.0%)	10 (2.4%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	67.7	276^th of 891 public middle schools	69.0%		69.5	252^nd of 893 public middle schools	71.8%	24			42.3	64.7	28.8	44.6		53.8	53.8			52.3	63.3	54.6	56.5	$16,308	$1,114	$15,194
Butler Area IHS	Public	6-8	551 Fairground Hill Road	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 287-8721	1,267	110	11.5	46.1%	1,167 (92.1%)	24 (1.9%)	33 (2.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.0%)	73.4	213^th of 891 public middle schools	76.1%		67.9	269^th of 893 public middle schools	69.9%	56			44.7	38.9	31.5	38.3		62.2	62.2			66.5	65.5	61.3	64.4	$15,635	$676	$14,960
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	3900 Bakerstown Road	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 443-1450	1,035	73	14.1	9.7%	877 (84.7%)	14 (1.4%)	32 (3.1%)	75 (7.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.0%)								(n/a)	75.8	73.2	69.3			72.7	93.8		93.8	82.0	80.7	74.1			78.9	$16,232	$453	$15,779
Highlands Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 Broadview Boulevard	Natrona Heights	15065	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 226-0600	596	52	11.4	100.0%	427 (71.6%)	53 (8.9%)	18 (3.0%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (14.3%)	45.4	509^th of 891 public middle schools	42.9%		44	520^th of 893 public middle schools	41.8%	11		32.6	29.5	32.7	20.3	28.6		45.1	45.1		46.1	47.5	49.6	41.8	46.2	$17,152	$1,204	$15,947
Pine-Richland Middle School	Public	7-8	100 Logan Rd	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3111	696	57	12.2	6.5%	589 (84.6%)	7 (1.0%)	20 (2.9%)	58 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	94.1	36^th of 891 public middle schools	96.0%		95.6	23^rd of 893 public middle schools	97.4%	13				54.5	59.9	57.1		85.2	85.2				75.7	81.5	78.6	$17,783	$636	$17,147
Dorseyville Middle School	Public	6-8	3732 Saxonburg Blvd	Pittsburgh	15238	Allegheny County	Fox Chapel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 767-5343	960	77	12.5	22.6%	741 (77.2%)	42 (4.4%)	42 (4.4%)	73 (7.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.1%)	97.5	12^th of 891 public middle schools	98.7%		97.6	10^th of 893 public middle schools	98.9%	2			81.4	71.5	67.5	73.3		88.1	88.1			84.5	83.0	87.2	84.9	$21,385	$417	$20,968

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