Summary:
The city of Knox, Indiana is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Knox Community Elementary School, Knox Community High School, and Knox Community Middle School. While the elementary school demonstrates relatively strong academic performance, the middle and high school levels show a significant decline in proficiency rates, particularly in Math, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to support student learning across all grade levels.
The schools in Knox serve a predominantly White and economically disadvantaged student population, with over 65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a role in the academic performance and resource allocation within the schools. Additionally, the lack of diversity in the student population may impact the educational experiences and perspectives represented within the schools.
Despite the academic challenges, Knox Community School Corp maintains a strong 92.8% four-year graduation rate at the high school level. However, the varying chronic absenteeism rates across the schools suggest a need to address attendance and engagement issues, particularly at the middle school level. By addressing these areas of concern, the district can work to enhance the educational outcomes for all students in the Knox community.
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