Festus Intermediate
Festus Intermediate serves 740 students in grades 4-6.
Festus Intermediate placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 4-6
- Students: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Festus Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Festus Intermediate's student population of 740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Festus Intermediate is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Festus Intermediate is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 2091 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
3%
15%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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