Telegraph Intermediate

1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades 3-5, Telegraph Intermediate 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 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Telegraph Intermediate's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Telegraph Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Telegraph Intermediate is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1280 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Telegraph Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Telegraph Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Telegraph Intermediate and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Telegraph Intermediate and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Telegraph Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Telegraph Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Telegraph Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telegraph Intermediate's ranking?
Telegraph Intermediate is ranked #1280 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Telegraph Intermediate often compared to?
Telegraph Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Elementary School, Plattin Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Telegraph Intermediate?
234 students attend Telegraph Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Telegraph Intermediate students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telegraph Intermediate?
Telegraph Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Telegraph Intermediate offer ?
Telegraph Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Telegraph Intermediate part of?
Telegraph Intermediate is part of Jefferson County R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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