Telegraph Intermediate vs. Festus Elementary School
Should I attend Telegraph Intermediate or Festus Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Telegraph Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Festus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades 3-5, Telegraph Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,007 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Festus Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
K-3
Total Students
234 students
1,007 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#37 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
267
Grade 1 Students
-
220
Grade 2 Students
-
261
Grade 3 Students
79
259
Grade 4 Students
75
-
Grade 5 Students
80
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%