Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Delta C-7 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for DELTA C-7 ELEM. encompasses the entire school district in Deering, MO, covering approximately 89 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 5.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delta C-7 Elementary School's student population of 97 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Delta C-7 Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta C-7 Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1777 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta C-7 Elementary School's ranking?
Delta C-7 Elementary School is ranked #1777 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Delta C-7 Elementary School?
97 students attend Delta C-7 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Delta C-7 Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delta C-7 Elementary School?
Delta C-7 Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Delta C-7 Elementary School offer ?
Delta C-7 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delta C-7 Elementary School part of?
Delta C-7 Elementary School is part of Delta C-7 School District.
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