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#1236 of 2,221 schools in MO
Cameron High
High School · Cameron R-i · Cameron, MO
A Cameron R-i high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1220 S Park Avenue, Cameron, MO 64429
- Math 32% vs MO 46% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs MO 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cameron High score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cameron High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,977/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cameron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,161
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$1,038/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cameron R-i
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cameron High is listed in CAMERON R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cameron High
Cameron High is a public high school in Cameron, MO, part of Cameron R-i, serving approximately 473 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,236 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cameron High
What grades does Cameron High serve?
Cameron High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cameron High?
Cameron High has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron High is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cameron High rank in MO?
Cameron High ranks #1,236 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cameron High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cameron High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cameron High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cameron High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cameron High a charter school?
No, Cameron High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cameron High a Title I school?
No, Cameron High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cameron High?
33.6% of students at Cameron High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (816) 882-1036
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 64429)
- 11,815
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64429; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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