Summary:
The city of Cadet, Missouri is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Kingston K-14 school district. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a ranking of 177 out of 386 in Missouri, the data reveals some standout performance at the elementary level.
Kingston Elementary appears to be the highest-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school's test scores, particularly in math and science, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district struggle, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I and Biology I compared to state averages.
Across the district, the schools serve a population with high economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 98.36% to 98.82%. This may contribute to the challenges faced by the middle and high schools, though the success of Kingston Elementary suggests that the district is capable of effectively serving its students despite these economic barriers. Further investigation into the factors driving the variation in spending per student across the schools may provide additional insights into how to best support student achievement throughout the district.
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