Knox Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
55%
Black
20%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Knox Elementary School?
635 students attend Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Knox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Knox Elementary School offer ?
Knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Knox Elementary School part of?
Knox Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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