Serving 726 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 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (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
School Overview
Festus Intermediate's student population of 726 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
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Festus Intermediate ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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
#139 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 #139 out of 2,092 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Festus Intermediate?
726 students attend Festus Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Festus Intermediate students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Festus Intermediate?
Festus Intermediate has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Festus Intermediate offer ?
Festus Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Festus Intermediate part of?
Festus Intermediate is part of Festus R-VI School District.
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