Top Rankings
Jefferson County R-VII 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,108 students in Jefferson County R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson County R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,108 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jefferson County R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,048 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
95%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
72
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,099 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,884 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,099
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,884
$13,899
Best Jefferson County R-VII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Telegraph Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: 3-5
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson R-vii Preschool
Magnet School
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plattin Primary
Magnet School
2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Grades: K-2
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County R-VII School District?
Jefferson County R-VII School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,108 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County R-VII School District?
Jefferson County R-VII School District is ranked #144 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County R-VII School District?
95% of Jefferson County R-VII School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County R-VII School District?
Jefferson County R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson County R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,884 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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