Serving 800 students in grades 4-6, Festus Intermediate ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Festus Intermediate's student population of 800 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Festus Intermediate ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Festus Intermediate is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festus Intermediate's ranking?
Festus Intermediate is ranked #133 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Festus Intermediate often compared to?
Festus Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Middle School, Festus Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Festus Intermediate?
800 students attend Festus Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Festus Intermediate students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Festus Intermediate?
Festus Intermediate has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Festus Intermediate offer ?
Festus Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Festus Intermediate part of?
Festus Intermediate is part of Festus R-VI School District.
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