Serving 804 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 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: FESTUS INTERMEDIATE's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Festus, MO, encompassing approximately 30.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7 miles away.
- 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 804 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Festus Intermediate ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Festus Intermediate is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festus Intermediate's ranking?
Festus Intermediate is ranked #124 out of 2,076 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 Sr. High School, Festus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Festus Intermediate?
804 students attend Festus Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Festus Intermediate students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Festus Intermediate?
Festus Intermediate has a student ration of 19:1, 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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