Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek

1338 Drakes Creek RD
Hendersonville, TN 37075

kdm.sumnerschools.org/

597 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Sumner County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Knox Doss emphasizes the importance of community, personal responsibility, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits as students transition toward high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is known for providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs. These activities are intended to help students explore their interests and build collaborative skills outside the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated faculty and a strong focus on utilizing technology and innovative teaching practices, Knox Doss Middle School strives to prepare its student body to succeed in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

597

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	110
Black	66
Asian	15
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
371 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
110 (18.4 %)
Black
66 (11.1 %)
Two or More
31 (5.2 %)
Asian
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)824-8383
Website:	http://kdm.sumnerschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 199

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 212

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	199
Grade 7	186
Grade 8	212

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	48.1%
Male	310	51.9%

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