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Knoxville Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

262^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 24% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Knoxville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Knoxville, Iowa, which is part of the Knoxville Community School District. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from a high of 74th out of 349 Iowa middle schools in 2014-2015 to its current rank of 262nd out of 344 in 2024-2025.

Knoxville Middle School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 23.3% in 2022-2023 to 30.9% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions, such as 7th-grade students scoring 80% proficient or better in ELA, higher than the state average of 74.9%. Additionally, Knoxville Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.73% to 50.31% over the past few years.

When comparing Knoxville Middle School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Pella Middle School, located about 13 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 5% of Iowa middle schools and has significantly higher test scores than Knoxville Middle School across all subject areas. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 13.8:1 over the past few years, Knoxville Middle School has struggled to translate this resource into improved academic performance for its students.

323

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,836

Per pupil spending ?

51.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138

(641) 842-3315

District: Knoxville Community School District

Students who attend Knoxville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Knoxville High School

Feeder schools for Knoxville Middle School:

Elementary:	Northstar Elementary School
	West Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2015 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped — down 55 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Iowa avg74%

262^nd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 55 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to bottom 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

256^th of 313Knoxville Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	262 of 344	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.5	277 of 337	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.6	216 of 334	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.0	131 of 337	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.9	195 of 324	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.9	215 of 342	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.4	197 of 318	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.5	132 of 327	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.7	99 of 343	71.1%	★★★★☆
2015	71.4	74 of 349	78.8%	★★★★☆
2014	69.6	87 of 337	74.2%	★★★★☆
2013	64.3	107 of 350	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.7	89 of 349	74.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%~ state avg

Science73%~ state avg

Mathematics62%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Knoxville Middle School	Public	6-8	413 Willetts Dr	Knoxville	50138	Marion County	Knoxville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 842-3315	323	27	11.9	51.7%	278 (86.1%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.6%)	35.8	262^nd of 344 public middle schools	23.8%		27.5	277^th of 337 public middle schools	17.8%	15			70.5	80.0	78.3			58.5	64.0	63.2		72.6	$13,836	$263	$13,573
Pleasantville Middle School	Public	7-8	415 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 848-0528	128	7	18.7	33.6%	115 (89.8%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	43.1	239^th of 344 public middle schools	30.5%		55.8	168^th of 337 public middle schools	50.1%	71				65.1	77.4				79.4	82.3		59.7	$6,497	$87	$6,410
Pella Middle School	Public	7-8	613 E 13th	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-4784	375	25	15.0	15.7%	332 (88.5%)	8 (2.1%)	16 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (4.0%)	85.8	14^th of 344 public middle schools	95.9%		85.9	19^th of 337 public middle schools	94.4%	5				88.8	90.8				88.3	91.4		89.2	$12,183	$122	$12,060
Jefferson Intermediate	Public	4-6	801 E 13th St	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-8267	494	35	14.1	16.6%	435 (88.1%)	5 (1.0%)	20 (4.0%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	14 (2.8%)								(n/a)	88.4	79.4	85.3			78.0	83.8	86.5			76.9		$9,617	$417	$9,200

Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville Middle School

Is Knoxville Middle School a good school?

Knoxville Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Knoxville Middle School?

Students at Knoxville Middle School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Knoxville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 323 students attended Knoxville Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Knoxville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Knoxville Middle School usually go on to attend Knoxville High School

What district is Knoxville Middle School in?

Knoxville Community School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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