Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, Knight Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knight Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Knight Middle School's student population of 569 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Knight Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knight Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
33%
10%
Black
23%
11%
White
35%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knight Middle School's ranking?
Knight Middle School is ranked #1189 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Knight Middle School often compared to?
Knight Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lassiter Middle School, Marion C. Moore School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Knight Middle School?
569 students attend Knight Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Knight Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knight Middle School?
Knight Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knight Middle School offer ?
Knight Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knight Middle School part of?
Knight Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/22/2020
GREAT school I love it Here. I Am a current student and it is great already.
5 5/12/2016
I think this school has the potential but, doesn't kinda show it to the district how they can be that school who has that sympathy in them and also I really like there football and basketball team alot'?
2 8/4/2014
I am giving Knight Middle another chance. I would the school a 5. However. I think the teachers can definitely changellen our children with more homework and college readiness. I think the school focus on negative behavior more the comperhensive academics especially with Afirican Ameican boys.
2 10/17/2011
i think tt kinght is a good school though it could have a couple morechanges but the scholl its self is a good schoo
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