Danby-rush Tower Middle School vs. Festus Elementary School
Should you attend Danby-rush Tower Middle School or Festus Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Festus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Danby-rush Tower Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 1,042 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Festus Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-3
Total Students
234 students
1,042 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#37 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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244
Grade 1 Students
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280
Grade 2 Students
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271
Grade 3 Students
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247
Grade 6 Students
76
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Grade 7 Students
84
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Grade 8 Students
74
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
93%
91%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
