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Kingston K-14 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 831 students in Kingston K-14 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Kingston K-14 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
831 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kingston K-14 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,431 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,869 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,431
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,869
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kingston K-14 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 3-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Kingston High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kingston K-14 School District?
Kingston K-14 School District manages 4 public schools serving 831 students.
What is the rank of Kingston K-14 School District?
Kingston K-14 School District is ranked #181 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston K-14 School District?
97% of Kingston K-14 School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingston K-14 School District?
Kingston K-14 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kingston K-14 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,869 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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