Knox Middle School serves 365 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
365 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Knox Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Knox Middle School?
365 students attend Knox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Knox Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Middle School?
Knox Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knox Middle School offer ?
Knox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Knox Middle School part of?
Knox Middle School is part of Johnstown City School District.
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