John Knight Middle School

About John Knight Middle School

John Knight Middle School is a public middle school located in the city of San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District and serves grades 6 through 8. The school opened in 1991 and is named after John Knight, an early settler of San Diego.
John Knight Middle School offers a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes high academic achievement, personal growth, and a commitment to social responsibility. The school has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of all students, including those from diverse backgrounds. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, drama, and visual arts.
John Knight Middle School has a strong commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a wide range of support services, including counseling, health services, and special education programs. The school also offers a variety of parent involvement opportunities.
John Knight Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is committed to providing a quality education and a safe and supportive learning environment.

Address:	455 E. A St. Dixon, CA 95620
Phone:	(707) 693-6350
Site:	caj.dixonusd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	590 students

Overview John Knight Middle School

John Knight Middle School serves 590 students in grades 6-8.
John Knight Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on John Knight Middle School

John Knight Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of John Knight Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.