Festus Intermediate
Festus Intermediate serves 753 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Festus Intermediate places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Festus Intermediate's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Festus Intermediate is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Festus Intermediate is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #225 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 16% |
| White | 92% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Festus R-VI School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Festus Intermediate is Festus Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Festus Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Festus Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Festus Festus Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-3 | 941 students10
0.0 miles
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063 0 K-3 941 - Festus Festus Senior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 816 students10
0.1 miles
501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410 0.1 9-12 816 - Festus Festus Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 474 students10
0.4 miles
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417 0.4 7-8 474 - Crystal City Crystal City Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 357 students10
2.0 miles
600 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4017 2 K-8 357 - Crystal City Crystal City High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 168 students10
2.0 miles
1100 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-2005 2 9-12 168
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