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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,075 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,075 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jefferson County R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 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
0.12
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,008 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
94%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
85
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,532 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,249 is less than the state median of $13,908. 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
$14,532
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,249
$13,908
Best Jefferson County R-VII School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High 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
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Danby-rush Tower Middle 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
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Telegraph Intermediate
(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
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Grades: K-2
| 219 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 1,075 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County R-VII School District?
Jefferson County R-VII School District is ranked #146 out of 553 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?
94% of Jefferson County R-VII School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $12,249 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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