Serving 91 students in grades 4-8, Knight Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
81%
17%
White
8%
67%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Knight Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Knight Academy?
91 students attend Knight Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Knight Academy students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knight Academy?
Knight Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knight Academy offer ?
Knight Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Knight Academy part of?
Knight Academy is part of Knight Academy School District.
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