Crystal City Elem. vs Danby-Rush Tower Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal City Elem.
Crystal City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students
Danby-Rush Tower Middle
Festus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
246 students
| Measure | Crystal City Elem. Crystal City, Missouri | Danby-Rush Tower Middle Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,159 | #104 of 392 |
| National rank | #19768 of 50,301 | #4964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Crystal City | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 57.7).
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Crystal City Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 46.9%).
- •Crystal City Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Crystal City Elem. is the larger school with 324 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal City Elem. better than Danby-Rush Tower Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Danby-Rush Tower Middle ranks higher (62.3 vs 57.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crystal City Elem. and Danby-Rush Tower Middle?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Crystal City and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal City Elem.: 324. Danby-Rush Tower Middle: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal City Elem. and Danby-Rush Tower Middle rank in Missouri?
Crystal City Elem. is 476th of 1,159 and Danby-Rush Tower Middle is 104th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).