Kingston Middle

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Kingston Middle ranks 262 nd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kingston Middle is a public middle school located in Cadet, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 190 students. The school is part of the Kingston K-14 District, which is ranked 177 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kingston Middle has faced several challenges in recent years. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.3% to 35.0%, significantly higher than the nearby North County Middle and Intermediate School, which have rates ranging from 15.8% to 21.0%. Additionally, Kingston Middle's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.1% of 8th-grade students at Kingston Middle were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30.6%.

Another key factor is the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 98.42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 31.43% to 55.69%. Despite this, Kingston Middle has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $8,492 to $11,642 over the past few years, higher than some of the nearby schools. The school's performance, as measured by its statewide school digger ranking, has also declined over the years, from a high of 96 out of 435 Missouri middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 262 out of 451 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630-9581

(573) 438-4982

District: Kingston K-14

SchoolDigger Rank:
262^nd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,642

Students who attend Kingston Middle usually attend:

High:

Kingston High

Feeder schools for Kingston Middle:

Elementary:	Kingston Elementary
	Kingston Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Two or more races:

1.8%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kingston Middle ranks worse than 58.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.59. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), two or more races (1.8%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingston Middle is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Kingston Middle employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston Middle is $11,642.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingston Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Middle 262^nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Kingston Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Kingston K-14:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston K-14 177^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingston Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kingston Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	20.04	565^th	619	8.7%
2007	27.62	537^th	624	13.9%
2008	38.41	480^th	624	23.1%
2009	40.08	430^th	601	28.5%
2010	46.11	391^st	614	36.3%
2011	52.41	325^th	625	48.0%
2012	60.01	246^th	623	60.5%
2013	82.05	45^th	649	93.1%
2014	74.68	102^nd	633	83.9%
2015	56.44	233^rd	585	60.2%
2016	71.75	96^th	435	77.9%
2017	64.36	168^th	568	70.4%
2018	66.81	136^th	552	75.4%
2019	52.92	258^th	587	56.0%
2021	49.84	233^rd	454	48.7%
2022	49.42	233^rd	459	49.2%
2023	42.16	274^th	459	40.3%
2024	41.59	262^nd	451	41.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingston Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.36	12^th	422	97.2%
2019	76.54	53^rd	482	89.0%
2021	80.10	37^th	371	90.0%
2022	70.93	58^th	365	84.1%
2023	68.99	70^th	382	81.7%
2024	66.05	93^rd	378	75.4%

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Rank History for White students at Kingston Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.15	147^th	479	69.3%
2019	42.17	301^st	527	42.9%
2021	37.70	242^nd	376	35.6%
2022	40.57	227^th	381	40.4%
2023	29.43	285^th	385	26.0%
2024	29.61	284^th	379	25.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kingston Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	210	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
2000	227	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
2001	234	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	237
2002	188	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	193
2003	188	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	193
2004	197	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
2005	206	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	211
2006	199	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	204
2007	188	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	193
2008	161	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	163
2009	167	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	173
2010	181	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	186
2011	172	0	1	1	0	0	174
2012	156	0	0	2	0	1	159
2013	139	1	1	1	0	1	143
2014	145	0	1	0	0	7	153
2015	165	0	1	0	0	7	173
2016	169	0	2	0	0	11	182
2017	165	0	1	0	0	16	182
2018	178	2	1	0	0	8	189
2019	194	0	0	0	0	4	198
2020	205	0	1	0	0	4	210
2021	195	0	0	0	0	4	199
2022	180	0	1	0	0	2	183
2023	181	1	1	0	0	7	190
2024	165	1	1	1	0	3	171

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kingston Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	210	14.4	14.6	70.5
2000	227	15.2	14.9	70
2001	237	15.3	15.5	65.4
2002	193	15.7	12.3	71
2003	193	15.7	12.3	71
2004	200	14.3	14.0	66
2005	211	14.9	14.2	71.1
2006	204	15.3	13.3	66.2
2007	193	14.2	13.6	62.2
2008	163	14.1	11.6	64.4
2009	173	14.1	12.2	69.9
2010	186	13.4	13.8	68.8
2011	174	12.1	14.2	73
2012	159	10.3	15.3	76.7
2013	143	10.6	13.4	81.1
2014	153	14.2	10.7	81.7
2015	173	13.0	13.3	100
2016	182	12.0	15.1	100
2017	182	14.4	12.5	100.5
2018	189	14.2	13.2	100
2019	198	14.8	13.3	98.5
2020	210	15.5	13.5	98.6
2021	199	16.0	12.3	98.5
2022	183	15.7	11.6	98.4
2023	190	14.6	12.9	98.4
2024	171	15.0	11.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kingston Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	210	14.4	14.6	70.5
2000	227	15.2	14.9	70
2001	237	15.3	15.5	65.4
2002	193	15.7	12.3	71
2003	193	15.7	12.3	71
2004	200	14.3	14.0	66
2005	211	14.9	14.2	71.1
2006	204	15.3	13.3	66.2
2007	193	14.2	13.6	62.2
2008	163	14.1	11.6	64.4
2009	173	14.1	12.2	69.9
2010	186	13.4	13.8	68.8
2011	174	12.1	14.2	73
2012	159	10.3	15.3	76.7
2013	143	10.6	13.4	81.1
2014	153	14.2	10.7	81.7
2015	173	13.0	13.3	100
2016	182	12.0	15.1	100
2017	182	14.4	12.5	100.5
2018	189	14.2	13.2	100
2019	198	14.8	13.3	98.5
2020	210	15.5	13.5	98.6
2021	199	16.0	12.3	98.5
2022	183	15.7	11.6	98.4
2023	190	14.6	12.9	98.4
2024	171	15.0	11.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kingston Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$854 (10.1%)	$7,637 (89.9%)	$8,492
2020	$869 (9.0%)	$8,800 (91.0%)	$9,668
2021	$904 (9.8%)	$8,287 (90.2%)	$9,191
2022	$2,317 (19.9%)	$9,325 (80.1%)	$11,642

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 258^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 274^th of 459 Middle schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Middle)	55.4	36.2	19.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kingston K-14)	55.4	36.2	19.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Middle)	40.6	36.2	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston K-14)	40.6	36.2	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Middle)	33.3	40.4	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kingston K-14)	33.3	40.4	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Middle)	47.4	37.7	9.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston K-14)	47.4	37.7	9.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.9	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Middle)	29.1	11.3	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kingston K-14)	29.1	11.3	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Kingston Middle)	43.5	25.8	17.7%
8th Grade Science (Kingston K-14)	43.5	25.8	17.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Middle)	45.2	38.7	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston K-14)	45.2	38.7	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	198	190	4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	181	6.7%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.5%	98.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Kingston Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingston Middle	Public	6-8	10047 Diamond Rd	Cadet	63630	Washington County	Kingston K-14	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 438-4982	171	15	11.4	100.0%	165 (96.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	41.6	262^nd of 451 public middle schools	41.9%		42.2	274^th of 459 public middle schools	40.3%	12			46.1	24.4	17.1		20.5			36.5	36.7			$11,642	$2,317	$9,325
John A. Evans Middle	Public	7-8	303 S Lead St	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 438-2101	291	26	11.1	100.0%	280 (96.2%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	70.3	113^th of 451 public middle schools	74.9%		68.8	113^th of 459 public middle schools	75.4%					50.3	39.3		39.9				33.5	53.9		$10,048	$719	$9,329
Trojan Intermediate	Public	4-6	367 Intermediate Dr	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 436-8108	469	36	13.1	100.0%	447 (95.3%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)								(n/a)	59.1	68.4	62.7			65.6		63.9	63.6	56.3				$10,022	$1,056	$8,966
Desoto Junior High	Public	7-8	731 Amvets Dr	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	No	(636) 586-1030	380	28	13.4	50.3%	356 (93.7%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	66.2	129^th of 451 public middle schools	71.4%		63.6	146^th of 459 public middle schools	68.2%	17				32.7	46.2		44.3				36.5	48.1		$10,291	$2,411	$7,880
Grandview Middle	Public	5-8	11470 Hwy C	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Grandview R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 944-3931	152	13	11.5	46.1%	146 (96.1%)	5 (3.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39	282^nd of 451 public middle schools	37.5%					(n/a)		24.3			16.4	39.3	17.9				38.2	38.5		$9,955	$568	$9,387
Hillsboro Middle Elementary	Public	5-6	10478 Business 21	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 789-0030	447	29	15.2	33.6%	413 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)								(n/a)		39.6	60.1			43.8			52.7	44.3				$10,022	$569	$9,454
Hillsboro Junior High	Public	7-8	12 Hawk Dr	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 789-0020	500	31	16.0	33.2%	469 (93.8%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.0%)	61.2	155^th of 451 public middle schools	65.6%		55.7	196^th of 459 public middle schools	57.3%	41				51.1	15.2		36.8				50.3	37.3	76.1	$9,513	$260	$9,253
West County Middle	Public	6-8	728 Hwy M	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	West St. Francois County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 562-7535	213	14	14.8	54.9%	209 (98.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	56.3	194^th of 451 public middle schools	57.0%		67.3	126^th of 459 public middle schools	72.5%	68			53.7	38.8	32.8		29.0			43.2	31.9	36.0		$8,536	$1,491	$7,045
North County Middle	Public	7-8	406 E Chestnut	Desloge	63601	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 431-3300	362	32	11.4	41.4%	331 (91.4%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	24.9	349^th of 451 public middle schools	22.6%		32.8	317^th of 459 public middle schools	30.9%	32				28.7	16.0		10.4				30.9	21.3	92.2	$9,341	$1,159	$8,182
Intermediate School	Public	5-6	801 Elm St	Desloge	63601	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 431-3300	354	27	12.9	45.8%	331 (93.5%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)		42.1	54.0			31.7			34.0	31.4				$10,243	$1,389	$8,853

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston Middle

What is the racial makeup of Kingston Middle?

Students at Kingston Middle are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Kingston Middle a good school?

Kingston Middle ranks 262^nd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Kingston Middle attend?

Students who attend Kingston Middle usually go on to attend Kingston High

How many students attend Kingston Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Kingston Middle.

What district is Kingston Middle in?

Kingston K-14

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