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#732 of 1,280 schools in IA
Knoxville Middle School
Middle School · Knoxville Comm School District · Knoxville, IA
A Knoxville Comm School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
413 Willetts Dr, Knoxville, IA 50138
- Math 62% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knoxville Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Knoxville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,887
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Knoxville Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knoxville Middle School is listed in Knoxville Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, IA, part of Knoxville Comm School District, serving approximately 324 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knoxville Middle School
What grades does Knoxville Middle School serve?
Knoxville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Knoxville Middle School?
Knoxville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoxville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoxville Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knoxville Middle School rank in IA?
Knoxville Middle School ranks #732 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Knoxville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knoxville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Knoxville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knoxville Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knoxville Middle School a charter school?
No, Knoxville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knoxville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Knoxville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knoxville Middle School?
50.3% of students at Knoxville Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (641) 842-3315
- Area population (ZIP 50138)
- 11,374
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50138; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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