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Cameron High School

1022 S Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429

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Tel: (816) 882-1036

www.cameron.k12.mo.us

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Cameron High School serves 524 students in grades 9-12.

Cameron High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cameron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Cameron High School's student population of 524 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

524 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cameron High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cameron High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#739 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Cameron High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cameron High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

15%

White

92%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Cameron High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Cameron High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Cameron High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cameron High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cameron R-I School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameron High School's ranking?

Cameron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Cameron High School?

The graduation rate of Cameron High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Cameron High School?

524 students attend Cameron High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Cameron High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron High School?

Cameron High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Cameron High School offer ?

Cameron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Cameron High School part of?

Cameron High School is part of Cameron R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education