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Kennett Middle

Summary:

Kennett Middle School is a public middle school in Kennett, Missouri, serving 417 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kennett 39 School District, which is ranked 303 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennett Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, with a ranking of 382 out of 451 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. Kennett Middle School also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.7% to 20.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Senath-Hornersville Middle School, which had a 21.8% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024.

Despite the high spending per student at Kennett Middle School, ranging from $8,674 to $10,026, the school's academic performance remains poor, indicating that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and focus on implementing evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes. The nearby Senath-Hornersville Middle School, which is part of the Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District, outperforms Kennett Middle School across several key metrics, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Kennett Middle School to learn from the practices and strategies employed by its higher-performing neighbor.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 510 College Ave
       Kennett, MO  63857-2006

(573) 717-1105

District: Kennett 39

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,026 Help


Students who attend Kennett Middle usually attend:

High:    Kennett High

Feeder schools for Kennett Middle:

Elementary:    H. Byron Masterson Elementary
    South Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
African American:
30.9%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennett Middle ranks worse than 84.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.89. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), African American (30.9%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennett Middle is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennett Middle is $10,026.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennett Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennett Middle 382nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Kennett Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kennett 39:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennett 39 303rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennett Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kennett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.13 535th 619 13.6%
2007 28.89 528th 624 15.4%
2008 32.57 511th 624 18.1%
2009 37.60 451st 601 25.0%
2010 34.63 491st 614 20.0%
2011 37.45 460th 625 26.4%
2012 44.42 395th 623 36.6%
2013 42.18 442nd 649 31.9%
2014 41.54 420th 633 33.6%
2015 30.09 454th 585 22.4%
2016 29.57 342nd 435 21.4%
2017 39.76 378th 568 33.5%
2018 61.77 173rd 552 68.7%
2019 47.37 304th 587 48.2%
2021 25.41 350th 454 22.9%
2022 16.46 392nd 459 14.6%
2023 18.09 393rd 459 14.4%
2024 18.89 382nd 451 15.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.65 104th 422 75.4%
2019 50.40 218th 482 54.8%
2021 53.23 145th 371 60.9%
2022 34.36 261st 365 28.5%
2023 34.86 278th 382 27.2%
2024 36.35 259th 378 31.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kennett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.97 89th 162 45.1%
2019 62.93 60th 204 70.6%
2021 22.27 173rd 195 11.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Kennett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 34th 129 73.6%
2019 60.15 43rd 149 71.1%
2021 26.63 110th 135 18.5%
2022 20.58 130th 148 12.2%
2023 22.69 131st 153 14.4%
2024 19.48 131st 144 9.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.11 18th 96 81.3%
2019 75.79 19th 130 85.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kennett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.68 111th 479 76.8%
2019 50.78 231st 527 56.2%
2021 24.67 308th 376 18.1%
2022 18.76 334th 381 12.3%
2023 20.73 329th 385 14.5%
2024 21.80 313th 379 17.4%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kennett Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 387 103 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 387 101 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 341 108 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 376 91 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 376 91 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 401 96 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1998 389 88 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 371 94 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 361 102 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 348 121 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2002 357 137 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 357 137 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 367 148 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 353 155 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 326 131 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 290 138 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 285 141 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 294 132 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 317 140 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2011 286 139 2 24 0 0 1 0 452
2012 303 156 3 22 0 0 2 0 486
2013 298 148 6 29 0 1 1 0 483
2014 313 131 4 38 1 0 0 0 487
2015 263 121 3 32 1 1 0 0 421
2016 264 126 2 33 1 0 1 0 427
2017 268 110 2 41 0 0 2 0 423
2018 287 123 2 40 1 0 5 0 458
2019 261 102 1 39 1 0 10 0 414
2020 248 119 3 34 0 0 10 0 414
2021 273 124 3 40 0 0 22 0 462
2022 241 128 2 34 1 0 24 0 430
2023 226 127 2 35 1 0 26 0 417
2024 237 129 3 32 1 0 16 0 418

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 Kennett Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 496 26.1 19.0 n/a
1993 494 28.2 17.5 n/a
1994 455 29.2 15.6 0
1995 477 31.4 15.2 n/a
1996 477 31.4 15.2 n/a
1997 503 35.1 14.3 54.9
1998 481 34.1 14.1 59
1999 469 31.8 14.7 57.1
2000 468 32.2 14.5 57.9
2001 477 32.2 14.8 56.2
2002 505 35.3 14.3 67.1
2003 505 35.3 14.3 67.1
2004 527 35.3 14.9 59.4
2005 523 35.8 14.6 63.5
2006 475 34.7 13.7 66.1
2007 446 33.7 13.2 64.3
2008 445 35.1 12.7 59.6
2009 443 34.2 13.0 62.3
2010 480 35.2 13.6 61.3
2011 452 32.7 13.8 61.5
2012 486 33.2 14.6 67.9
2013 483 32.5 14.8 70.8
2014 487 33.3 14.6 74.1
2015 421 33.0 12.7 74.3
2016 427 33.0 12.9 75.6
2017 423 30.0 14.1 71.2
2018 458 29.6 15.4 76.2
2019 414 29.6 13.9 74.9
2020 414 30.9 13.3 79
2021 462 31.1 14.8 99.4
2022 430 31.6 13.5 99.3
2023 417 29.6 14.0 99.3
2024 418 30.6 13.6 99.3

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 Kennett Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 496 26.1 19.0 n/a
1993 494 28.2 17.5 n/a
1994 455 29.2 15.6 0
1995 477 31.4 15.2 n/a
1996 477 31.4 15.2 n/a
1997 503 35.1 14.3 54.9
1998 481 34.1 14.1 59
1999 469 31.8 14.7 57.1
2000 468 32.2 14.5 57.9
2001 477 32.2 14.8 56.2
2002 505 35.3 14.3 67.1
2003 505 35.3 14.3 67.1
2004 527 35.3 14.9 59.4
2005 523 35.8 14.6 63.5
2006 475 34.7 13.7 66.1
2007 446 33.7 13.2 64.3
2008 445 35.1 12.7 59.6
2009 443 34.2 13.0 62.3
2010 480 35.2 13.6 61.3
2011 452 32.7 13.8 61.5
2012 486 33.2 14.6 67.9
2013 483 32.5 14.8 70.8
2014 487 33.3 14.6 74.1
2015 421 33.0 12.7 74.3
2016 427 33.0 12.9 75.6
2017 423 30.0 14.1 71.2
2018 458 29.6 15.4 76.2
2019 414 29.6 13.9 74.9
2020 414 30.9 13.3 79
2021 462 31.1 14.8 99.4
2022 430 31.6 13.5 99.3
2023 417 29.6 14.0 99.3
2024 418 30.6 13.6 99.3

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 Kennett Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $466 (5.4%) $8,208 (94.6%) $8,674
2020 $481 (5.4%) $8,391 (94.6%) $8,871
2021 $2,222 (25.5%) $6,490 (74.5%) $8,713
2022 $3,122 (31.1%) $6,904 (68.9%) $10,026

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennett 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 304th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 393rd of 459 Middle schools
 33.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Kennett Middle)37.717.1
 20.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kennett 39)37.717.1
 20.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kennett Middle)43.715.8
 27.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kennett 39)43.715.8
 27.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kennett Middle)51.629.8
 21.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kennett 39)51.629.8
 21.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kennett Middle)39.123.6
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kennett 39)39.123.6
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kennett Middle)25.64.4
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kennett 39)25.64.4
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Kennett Middle)41.922.5
 19.4%
   8th Grade Science (Kennett 39)41.922.5
 19.4%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kennett Middle)40.218.5
 21.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kennett 39)40.218.5
 21.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students414417
 0.7%
African American102127
 24.5%
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3935
 10.3%
Pacific Islander00
White261226
 13.4%
Two or More Races1026
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%99.3%
 24.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Kennett Middle.

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

Students at Kennett Middle are 57% White, 31% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Kennett Middle ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Missouri middle schools.


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