Average
#1188 of 2,221 schools in MO
Delta C-7 Elem.
Elementary School · DELTA C-7
PO BOX 297, Deering, MO 63840
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,188 of 2,221
In Deering
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
DELTA C-7
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Delta C-7 Elem.
Elementary School in Deering · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Delta C-7 High
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Central Elementary
8.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Delta C-7 Elem.
Delta C-7 Elem. is a public elementary school in Deering, MO, part of DELTA C-7. Delta C-7 Elem. serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Delta C-7 Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,188 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Delta C-7 Elem. show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 71 students, Delta C-7 Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Delta C-7 Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Delta C-7 Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Delta C-7 Elem. — Students at Delta C-7 Elem. score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Delta C-7 Elem. Compares
See how Delta C-7 Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 297, Deering, MO 63840
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Delta C-7 Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby Caruthersville), which scores notably higher. Another option is H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM. (rated 6.3/10, 9.3 miles away, in nearby Kennett), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (rated 5.8/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Steele), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Deering, see our Deering schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DELTA C-7 HIGH Deering | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Steele | 8.4 mi | 5.8 |
| SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH Steele | 8.5 mi | 7.0 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY Steele | 8.5 mi | 4.9 |
| HAYTI HIGH Hayti | 8.4 mi | 5.4 |
| MATHIS ELEMENTARY Hayti | 8.5 mi | 5.7 |
| H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM. Kennett | 9.3 mi | 6.3 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. Kennett | 9.3 mi | 3.1 |
| COOTER ELEM. Cooter | 11.0 mi | 4.2 |
| COOTER HIGH Cooter | 11.0 mi | 5.6 |
| ROSS ELEM. Wardell | 11.5 mi | 5.1 |
| NORTH PEMISCOT SR. HIGH Wardell | 11.5 mi | 6.4 |
| KENNETT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kennett | 9.8 mi | — |
| KENNETT MIDDLE Kennett | 10.0 mi | 6.7 |
| SOUTH ELEM. Kennett | 9.9 mi | 4.9 |
| KENNETT HIGH Kennett | 10.9 mi | 5.1 |
| PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM. Caruthersville | 11.5 mi | 8.3 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY Caruthersville | 12.1 mi | 4.9 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH Caruthersville | 12.4 mi | 5.6 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE MIDDLE Caruthersville | 12.5 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63840 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,250
Median Home Value
$45,600
Population
57
College Educated
5%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
37.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COUCH ELEM. Myrtle, MO | 6.2 |
| LEOPOLD ELEM. Leopold, MO | 6.2 |
| MIAMI ELEM. Miami, MO | 6.2 |
| RUNNING FOX ELEM. Alexandria, MO | 6.2 |
| ST AGNES CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bloomsdale, MO | 6.2 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Freeburg, MO | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Delta C-7 Elem.
What grades does Delta C-7 Elem. serve?
Delta C-7 Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Delta C-7 Elem.?
Delta C-7 Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta C-7 Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta C-7 Elem. is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta C-7 Elem. rank in MO?
Delta C-7 Elem. ranks #1,188 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Delta C-7 Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Delta C-7 Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Delta C-7 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta C-7 Elem. has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delta C-7 Elem. a charter school?
No, Delta C-7 Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta C-7 Elem. a Title I school?
No, Delta C-7 Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta C-7 Elem.?
63.4% of students at Delta C-7 Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pemiscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (573) 757-6615
Resources & Links
District
DELTA C-7- District Enrollment
- 173
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,384
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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