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Knoxville Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,674 students in Knoxville Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Knoxville Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,674 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Knoxville Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
15 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,508 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
136
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,533 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,447 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,533
$16,361
Spending / Student
$17,447
$15,938
Best Knoxville Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knoxville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Knoxville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Northstar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6527
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6527
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary School
Magnet School
306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185
Grades: PK-2
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knoxville Comm School District?
Knoxville Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,674 students.
What is the rank of Knoxville Comm School District?
Knoxville Comm School District is ranked #249 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville Comm School District?
90% of Knoxville Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knoxville Comm School District?
Knoxville Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Knoxville Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,447 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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