Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Summary:

Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is a public middle school in Hendersonville, Tennessee, serving 597 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Sumner County school district, which is ranked 28th out of 139 districts in the state.

Knox Doss Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages on TNReady assessments, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (61.3%), English Language Arts (44.7%), Science (55.8%), and Social Studies (59.5%) significantly higher than the state averages. The school's academic performance has steadily improved, rising from the 268th ranking among Tennessee middle schools in 2017-2018 to the 70th ranking in 2023-2024. Knox Doss Middle School also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Asian, African American, and White students, as well as students with Special Education needs and those from Low Socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Knox Doss Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools like White House Middle School and Robert E. Ellis Middle, the school's performance across different racial subgroups suggests that it is effectively addressing the needs of all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background. The school's consistent top-quartile rankings for African American and Hispanic students indicate its commitment to equity and its ability to provide a high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1338 Drakes Creek RD
       Hendersonville, TN  37075


(615) 824-8383

District: Sumner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek usually attend:

High:    Beech Senior High School

Feeder schools for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek:

Elementary:    Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
    George A Whitten Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
Hispanic:
18.4%
African American:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek 68th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek in the ranking list.)

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Sumner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner County 28th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

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Rank History for all students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 37.62 297th 435 31.7%
2011 31.73 354th 462 23.4%
2012 34.22 346th 466 25.8%
2013 59.97 212th 475 55.4%
2014 54.85 219th 485 54.8%
2015 59.26 220th 492 55.3%
2017 42.48 241st 362 33.4%
2018 50.03 268th 563 52.4%
2019 67.50 120th 574 79.1%
2021 71.11 103rd 576 82.1%
2022 68.61 131st 569 77.0%
2023 80.51 78th 594 86.9%
2024 83.51 68th 587 88.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.21 90th 279 67.7%
2019 48.66 78th 222 64.9%
2021 64.17 37th 238 84.5%
2022 47.22 88th 260 66.2%
2023 43.60 115th 288 60.1%
2024 59.07 61st 299 79.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 332nd 481 31.0%
2019 49.03 224th 490 54.3%
2021 65.70 96th 483 80.1%
2022 66.33 99th 495 80.0%
2023 73.99 71st 514 86.2%
2024 73.73 70th 510 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.91 146th 529 72.4%
2021 71.54 96th 538 82.2%
2022 64.93 145th 552 73.7%
2023 78.98 81st 560 85.5%
2024 80.94 74th 554 86.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.38 103rd 523 80.3%
2021 67.32 113th 529 78.6%
2022 69.08 118th 540 78.1%
2023 79.04 72nd 557 87.1%
2024 82.70 65th 560 88.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.90 16th 56 71.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.50 146th 284 48.6%
2019 48.65 120th 293 59.0%
2021 51.57 98th 277 64.6%
2022 62.79 72nd 299 75.9%
2023 73.55 57th 316 82.0%
2024 84.41 34th 318 89.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.09 194th 219 11.4%
2019 36.67 139th 228 39.0%
2021 66.68 55th 261 78.9%
2022 54.51 93rd 275 66.2%
2023 67.66 74th 285 74.0%
2024 59.11 99th 285 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.12 230th 481 52.2%
2019 68.09 107th 484 77.9%
2021 71.14 99th 496 80.0%
2022 69.16 109th 500 78.2%
2023 80.64 74th 503 85.3%
2024 83.81 60th 504 88.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department 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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 31, 2020

Open Quote 🚨🚨 BULLYING🚨🚨
SO OUR DAUGHTER HAS BEEN BEING CALLED A NIGGER BY A CAUCASIAN STUDENT AT SCHOOL (KNOX DOSS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN HENDERSONVILLE) THE CHILD EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO SAY SHE LOOKED LIKE HARRIET TUBMAN. MY CHILD ASK THE CHILD NOT TO SAY THIS AROUND HER. THE CHILD SAYS SHE GOT A "N" PASS FROM ANOTHER BLACK STUDENT ANS CONTINUES. OK SO MY CHILD HITS THE CHILD IN MOUTH. MY CHILD GOT SUSPENDED FOR THREE DAYS BUT THE OTHER CHILD WASN'T SUSPENDED NOR DID THE CHILD GET IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION. WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I TALKED WITH THE PRINCIPAL THEY TELL US THE CHILD WAS GIVEN THE SAME PUNISHMENT. MY CHILD TEXT HER FRIENDS FROM SCHOOL AND ASK THEM WAS SHE THERE TODAY THEY SAID YEAH SHE WAS THERE. OUR OPINION IS THIS IS RACISM AT IT'S FINEST. SHOULD THE OTHER STUDENT HAVE GOTTEN SUSPENDED AS WELL? Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Open Quote Seems to me administration cares more about their teachers test scores than the saftey of the children attending the school. They do not do the right thing when it comes to the kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 401 59 4 30 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 466 62 9 34 1 1 2 0 575
2012 492 59 11 37 1 1 2 0 603
2013 510 55 16 41 1 1 2 0 626
2014 534 68 9 56 1 0 4 0 672
2015 543 69 13 46 2 0 5 0 678
2016 510 83 8 38 0 0 3 0 642
2017 499 75 11 46 0 0 2 0 633
2018 484 75 11 42 0 0 5 0 617
2019 461 69 11 48 0 0 14 0 603
2020 497 66 7 62 0 0 21 0 653
2021 434 63 8 70 1 2 20 0 598
2022 394 74 4 95 1 1 23 0 592
2023 371 66 15 110 3 1 31 0 597

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 Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
2011 575 40.0 14.3 33.4
2012 603 36.0 16.7 31.3
2013 626 38.0 16.4 36.1
2014 672 39.0 17.2 35.9
2015 678 37.0 18.3 28.8
2016 642 38.0 16.8 31.6
2017 633 40.0 15.8 n/a
2018 617 41.0 15.0 n/a
2019 603 41.9 14.3 n/a
2020 653 40.8 16.0 34.2
2021 598 37.5 15.9 n/a
2022 592 49.0 12.0 n/a
2023 597 38.7 15.3 n/a

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 Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
2011 575 40.0 14.3 33.4
2012 603 36.0 16.7 31.3
2013 626 38.0 16.4 36.1
2014 672 39.0 17.2 35.9
2015 678 37.0 18.3 28.8
2016 642 38.0 16.8 31.6
2017 633 40.0 15.8 n/a
2018 617 41.0 15.0 n/a
2019 603 41.9 14.3 n/a
2020 653 40.8 16.0 34.2
2021 598 37.5 15.9 n/a
2022 592 49.0 12.0 n/a
2023 597 38.7 15.3 n/a

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 Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (4.3%) $8,157 (91.8%) $8,888
2020 $473 (5.5%) $7,732 (90.1%) $8,582
2021 $587 (5.9%) $8,848 (89.7%) $9,867
2022 $882 (8.8%) $8,685 (86.8%) $10,004
2023 $818 (7.5%) $9,617 (88.7%) $10,838

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

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 120th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 78th of 594 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)61.564.9
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)57.455.5
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)4241.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)44.644.2
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)31.459
 27.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Sumner County)50.255.8
 5.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)43.757.2
 13.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)47.557.1
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)44.246.9
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)4450.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)38.759.1
 20.4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Sumner County)5364.7
 11.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)62.666.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sumner County)59.158.8
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)27.931.5
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner County)3635.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)37.950.3
 12.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sumner County)52.957.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)56.163.1
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sumner County)58.556.6
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)38.339.6
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner County)43.647.2
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek)35.856
 20.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Sumner County)5259.3
 7.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603597
 1%
African American6966
 4.3%
American Indian03
Asian1115
 36.4%
Hispanic48110
 129.2%
Pacific Islander01
White461371
 19.5%
Two or More Races1431
 121.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek ranks 68th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek are 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek.

Students who attend Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek usually go on to attend Beech Senior High School


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