Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
11%
21%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek's ranking?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is ranked #361 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek often compared to?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creekis often viewed alongside schools like Station Camp Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek?
597 students attend Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek offer ?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek part of?
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek is part of Sumner County School District.
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