Telegraph Intermediate vs. Festus Elementary School
Should you attend Telegraph Intermediate 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
Telegraph Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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 231 students in grades 3-5, Telegraph Intermediate 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 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3-5
K-3
Total Students
231 students
1,042 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#890 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)
38%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
244
Grade 1 Students
-
280
Grade 2 Students
-
271
Grade 3 Students
76
247
Grade 4 Students
74
-
Grade 5 Students
81
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
