Summary:
Zip code 48741 in Kingston, Michigan, is served by two public schools—Kingston Elementary School (PK-6) and Kingston High School (7-12)—which together educate roughly 581 students within the Kingston Community School District, a 4-star rated district ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide.
The most striking story is at Kingston High School, which jumped from the 50th to the 82nd percentile in state rankings over the past year—a remarkable 32-point improvement. This school excels in graduation rate (93.3% vs. 84% state), keeps dropout rates low (2.2%), and posts an 11.6-point advantage in SAT math proficiency. Meanwhile, Kingston Elementary School shows steady, more modest gains, ranking in the 67th percentile. The elementary school shines brightest in math, with 3rd and 4th graders scoring 13-15 points above state averages, though this advantage fades somewhat by middle school. One notable concern is a 23-point drop in 3rd grade ELA proficiency this year, while the same cohort scored well in math—suggesting a literacy-specific issue rather than a broad academic problem.
Both schools outperform state averages in chronic absenteeism (17-21% vs. 28% statewide), indicating strong community engagement. However, social studies is a consistent weakness, particularly in 8th grade (32.4% vs. 50.3% state), and 8th grade science plummeted to 14.7% proficiency—a 37-point drop from the prior year that warrants investigation. The district invests more per student at the elementary level ($15,852 vs. $13,593), which appears to pay off in foundational skills. Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at the elementary level (58.6% free/reduced lunch), both schools still beat state averages in most subjects, demonstrating effective resource use and a district clearly on an upward trajectory.
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