Below Average
#2247 of 2,846 schools in PA
Knoch MS
Middle School · Knoch Sd · Saxonburg, PA
A Knoch Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
754 Dinnerbell Rd, Saxonburg, PA 16056
- Math 34% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knoch MS score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Knoch MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saxonburg), 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
$73,527
Median home value
$269,600
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16056; 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.
Knoch Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knoch MS is listed in Knoch SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knoch MS
Knoch MS is a public middle school in Saxonburg, PA, part of Knoch Sd, serving approximately 483 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,247 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knoch MS
What grades does Knoch MS serve?
Knoch MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Knoch MS?
Knoch MS has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoch MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoch MS is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knoch MS rank in PA?
Knoch MS ranks #2,247 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Knoch MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Knoch MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Knoch MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knoch MS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Knoch MS a charter school?
No, Knoch MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knoch MS a Title I school?
No, Knoch MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knoch MS?
36.4% of students at Knoch MS 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
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (724) 352-1700
- Area population (ZIP 16056)
- 4,429
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16056; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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