Knox Adaptive Education Center

5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Knox Adaptive Education Center's student population of 44 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Knox Adaptive Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Adaptive Education Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1517 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Knox Adaptive Education Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knox Adaptive Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knox Adaptive Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Knox Adaptive Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
27%
21%
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White
61%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Knox Adaptive Education Center and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Knox Adaptive Education Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Knox Adaptive Education Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Knox Adaptive Education Center and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Knox Adaptive Education Center and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Knox Adaptive Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knox Adaptive Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knox Adaptive Education Center's ranking?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is ranked #1517 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Knox Adaptive Education Center often compared to?
Knox Adaptive Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Fair Garden Family/community Center, Ft Sanders Education Development Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knox Adaptive Education Center?
The graduation rate of Knox Adaptive Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Knox Adaptive Education Center?
44 students attend Knox Adaptive Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Knox Adaptive Education Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Adaptive Education Center?
Knox Adaptive Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox Adaptive Education Center offer ?
Knox Adaptive Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox Adaptive Education Center part of?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Knox Adaptive Education Center located?
Knox Adaptive Education Center is located in the Marble City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Marble City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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