At a glance
Reported students
341
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318.5
Knox Middle School: 341 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Knox Middle School
Knox Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Johnstown. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Johnstown City School District. NCES reports 341 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Knox Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.8%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Johnstown City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Warren Street School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
296 reported students
Pleasant Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
259 reported students
Johnstown High School
High · Grades 08–12
554 reported students
Public schools near Knox Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Street School Elementary · Johnstown City School District | 02–05 | 296 | 0.8 mi |
| Johnstown High School High · Johnstown City School District | 08–12 | 554 | 1 mi |
| Pleasant Avenue School Elementary · Johnstown City School District | PK–01 | 259 | 1.6 mi |
| Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School Middle · Fonda-Fultonville Central School District | 05–08 | 382 | 2.8 mi |
| Gloversville Middle School Middle · Gloversville City School District | 06–08 | 579 | 3.7 mi |
| Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy Middle · Amsterdam City School District | 06–08 | 772 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knox Middle School
What grades does Knox Middle School serve?
Knox Middle School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Johnstown City School District.
How many students attend Knox Middle School?
Knox Middle School reported 341 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knox Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 341 students and 32.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Knox Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knox Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Johnstown City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Knox Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Knox Middle School in?
Knox Middle School is part of Johnstown City School District, based in Johnstown, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knox Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren Street School (0.8 mi), Johnstown High School (1 mi), Pleasant Avenue School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.