Knox Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
27%
Black
(19-20)1%
17%
White
(19-20)91%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Knox Junior High School?
249 students attend Knox Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Knox Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Knox Junior High School offer ?
Knox Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Knox Junior High School part of?
Knox Junior High School is part of Johnstown City School District.
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