Very Good
#387 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Danby-rush Tower Middle
Middle School · Jefferson Co. R-vii · Festus, MO
A Jefferson Co. R-vii middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 DOOLING HOLLOW RD, Festus, MO 63028
- Math 67% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Danby-rush Tower Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Danby-rush Tower Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated1,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Festus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,468
Median home value
$221,600
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jefferson Co. R-vii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Danby-rush Tower Middle is listed in JEFFERSON CO. R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Danby-rush Tower Middle
Danby-rush Tower Middle is a public middle school in Festus, MO, part of Jefferson Co. R-vii, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Danby-rush Tower Middle
What grades does Danby-rush Tower Middle serve?
Danby-rush Tower Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Danby-rush Tower Middle?
Danby-rush Tower Middle has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danby-rush Tower Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Danby-rush Tower Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Danby-rush Tower Middle rank in MO?
Danby-rush Tower Middle ranks #387 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Danby-rush Tower Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Danby-rush Tower Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Danby-rush Tower Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Danby-rush Tower Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Danby-rush Tower Middle a charter school?
No, Danby-rush Tower Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Danby-rush Tower Middle a Title I school?
No, Danby-rush Tower Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danby-rush Tower Middle?
30.3% of students at Danby-rush Tower Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (636) 937-9188
- Area population (ZIP 63028)
- 27,913
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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