Average
#1252 of 1,786 schools in TN
Knox Adaptive Education Center
School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5719 Kingston PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37919
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Knox Adaptive Education Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 11-year record (2011–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Knox Adaptive Education Center 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
Powered by
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
$71,863
Median home value
$453,000
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Rivers Edge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Oneschool Global - Knoxville CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| West End AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #55 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knox Adaptive Education Center is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knox Adaptive Education Center
Knox Adaptive Education Center is a public school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,252 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knox Adaptive Education Center
What grades does Knox Adaptive Education Center serve?
Knox Adaptive Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Knox Adaptive Education Center?
Knox Adaptive Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Adaptive Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Adaptive Education Center is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knox Adaptive Education Center rank in TN?
Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks #1,252 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Knox Adaptive Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Knox Adaptive Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Knox Adaptive Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knox Adaptive Education Center has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Knox Adaptive Education Center a charter school?
No, Knox Adaptive Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knox Adaptive Education Center a Title I school?
No, Knox Adaptive Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 909-9020
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 37919)
- 31,401
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37919; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.