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#965 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 43% in state
Kennett Middle
Middle School · Kennett 39 · Kennett, MO
A Kennett 39 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
510 COLLEGE AVE, Kennett, MO 63857
- Math 28% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennett Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kennett Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennett), 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
$55,817
Median home value
$109,500
Median rent
$599/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kennett 39
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennett Middle is listed in KENNETT 39; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennett Middle
Kennett Middle is a public middle school in Kennett, MO, part of Kennett 39, serving approximately 418 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #965 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennett Middle
What grades does Kennett Middle serve?
Kennett Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kennett Middle?
Kennett Middle has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennett Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennett Middle rank in MO?
Kennett Middle ranks #965 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kennett Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennett Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Kennett Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennett Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kennett Middle a charter school?
No, Kennett Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennett Middle a Title I school?
No, Kennett Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennett Middle?
99.3% of students at Kennett Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dunklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (573) 717-1105
- Area population (ZIP 63857)
- 11,964
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63857; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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