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J H Knox Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 585 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 29, 2010

My son is a 6th grade student. His teachers are caring and engaging and he has had a wonderful year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2009

i think that tis scholl need more inprovement because my child goes here and she say's that tis is not a very good school she can not focas on her work but this school have brong up's it test resultsin the year 2009 but still need more work
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2009

Knox Middle School is a diverse middle school with a very motivated principal. The band is excellent and is the heart of the school. There are some very involved parents who help make the school better. It is also a school that needs more financial support from the county and state. Parents must be involved with the school and the children to help make it a success. My child has many friends and is very happy with the school. As with most middle schools, some students do pick on others and bully. Some teachers are very engaging and care about the students. Some teachers need to retire. Overall, the school is what the student and family makes of it. It is a real world experience and will prepare students for the real life at Salisbury High School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2009

This school has a lot of problem most of it has to do with the way the principal handlies situations from disaplin to bulling. Most of the students in class are loud. There are many things that they need to work on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2009

knox is best at sports soccer football baseball basket ball people are racsit thats why they dont like it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2009

I go to the school and i think its the best know matter what we do wronge the teachers alway try to help us and help us understand. Know matter what . And the teachers always do thier best to help us under stand what we are learning and doing so i say this is the best school to go to !!! and know what if you want your child to have a fun and good education then have them go here!!! love always samantha green
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 20, 2007

Knox middle school is an awesome school. We have awesome sport teams and excellent teachers. My school is not a joke and students can learn at knox. Every school has its problems.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 24, 2006

Knox middle school is not a place students can learn. Students rule here. The place is a joke.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2003

I think Knox middle school is great and has its problems but every school does.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracial38%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities24%
Non-disabled students55%
Limited English proficiency7%
Proficient in English54%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female52%
Male51%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities16%
Non-disabled students57%
Limited English proficiency21%
Proficient in English54%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled students62%
Limited English proficiency70%
Proficient in English57%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students45%
Female49%
Male43%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled students50%
Limited English proficiency30%
Proficient in English46%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 64% 31%
White 23% 54%
Hispanic 11% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Terrence Snider
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (704) 638-3538
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1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
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Phone: (704) 633-2922

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