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 246 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 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,045 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-3
Total Students
246 students
1,045 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
71 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#38 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
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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260
Grade 1 Students
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240
Grade 2 Students
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273
Grade 3 Students
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272
Grade 6 Students
84
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Grade 7 Students
78
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Grade 8 Students
84
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%