Jefferson Co. R-vii School District
School District · Festus, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Jefferson Co. R-vii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson Co. R-vii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Danby-rush Tower Middle
Festus · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson High School
Festus · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Telegraph Intermediate
Festus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#344 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,339
$188 vs Missouri median
District size
1,075 students
Larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Jefferson Co. R-vii ranks #344 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Jefferson Co. R-vii's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Danby-rush Tower Middle (7.8/10), Jefferson High School (7.4/10), and Telegraph Intermediate (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson Co. R-vii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danby-rush Tower Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Telegraph Intermediate | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson Co. R-vii
Jefferson Co. R-vii is a Festus, Missouri school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,075 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $12,339 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Jefferson Co. R-vii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Danby-rush Tower Middle, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson Co. R-vii students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson Co. R-vii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson Co. R-vii with test data.
Schools in Jefferson Co. R-vii
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Festus
- Total Enrollment
- 1,075
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $12,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson Co. R-vii?
Jefferson Co. R-vii has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson Co. R-vii?
The average composite rating for Jefferson Co. R-vii is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jefferson Co. R-vii?
Jefferson Co. R-vii's district-level spending was $12,339 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Co. R-vii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Co. R-vii is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson Co. R-vii?
Danby-rush Tower Middle is the highest-rated school in Jefferson Co. R-vii with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson Co. R-vii?
Across schools in Jefferson Co. R-vii with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson Co. R-vii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Jefferson Co. R-vii has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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