Serving 99 students in grades 7-12, Delta C-7 High 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delta C-7 High's attendance zone covers the entire Deering, MO school district, encompassing approximately 89 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delta C-7 High School's student population of 99 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Delta C-7 High 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 High School is 0.39, 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
#1131 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 High School's ranking?
Delta C-7 High School is ranked #1131 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Delta C-7 High School often compared to?
Delta C-7 High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooter High School, Caruthersville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delta C-7 High School?
The graduation rate of Delta C-7 High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Delta C-7 High School?
99 students attend Delta C-7 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Delta C-7 High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delta C-7 High School?
Delta C-7 High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Delta C-7 High School offer ?
Delta C-7 High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delta C-7 High School part of?
Delta C-7 High School is part of Delta C-7 School District.
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