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#1768 of 2,221 schools in MO

Kingston High

High School · Kingston K-14 · Cadet, MO

A Kingston K-14 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10047 DIAMOND RD, Cadet, MO 63630

  • Math 17% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-31.6 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation7.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$11,481
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Kingston High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2021, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
75%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
25%
2025
Math
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Kingston High 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,896

Median home value

$111,600

Median rent

$807/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
7.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Kingston K-14

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kingston High is listed in KINGSTON K-14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kingston High

Kingston High is a public high school in Cadet, MO, part of Kingston K-14, serving approximately 248 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,768 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kingston High

What grades does Kingston High serve?

Kingston High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kingston High?

Kingston High has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kingston High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kingston High rank in MO?

Kingston High ranks #1,768 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Kingston High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kingston High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Kingston High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingston High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kingston High a charter school?

No, Kingston High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kingston High a Title I school?

No, Kingston High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingston High?

100.0% of students at Kingston 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
248
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 63630)
3,765
Area median age
37.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 / 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 63630; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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