DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL

DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the JEFFERSON CO. R-VII school district, located in FESTUS, MO with about 235 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE School, located in Festus, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Dunklin R-V School District. Situated on Dooling Hollow Road, the school provides a focused middle-school experience designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students as they transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is structured to meet state standards while fostering a learning environment that encourages student engagement, responsibility, and foundational skill-building.

As a central hub for the local community, the school emphasizes collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a supportive and safe educational atmosphere. By utilizing resources provided through the Dunklin R-V district, DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE School offers various extracurricular opportunities and academic support systems intended to prepare its student body for the rigors of secondary education. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at http://jr7.k12.mo.us.

For more information, contact DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE at (636) 937-9188 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.