KNIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Knight Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 415 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Knight Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Knight Middle School, located at 9803 Blue Lick Road in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public middle school serving students within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is situated in the Okolona area and plays a central role in the local community by providing education for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a large urban school district, Knight Middle focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school environment at Knight Middle is designed to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Like many middle schools in the district, it emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency, while also offering various extracurricular activities and programs to engage students beyond the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative teaching methods and community involvement, Knight Middle aims to build a foundation for academic success and student well-being during the critical middle school years.

For more information, contact Knight Middle at (502) 485-8287 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.