Festus Middle School
Festus Middle School serves 504 students in grades 7-8.
Festus Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-8
- Students: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Festus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Festus Middle School's student population of 504 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Festus Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.27, 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
#358 out of 2091 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
4%
15%
White
85%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Reviews
4 2/21/2019
good teachers but there are way to many bully''s, especially at young ages like I got mine in 5th grade. though there are barely any physical fights. A LOT OF KIDS!!!! A bunch of people go here. The teachers are very sweet. It gets really boring though, no much to do. We except gays, goths, emos, popular, weirdos, ect.
5 12/20/2010
I can not say enough about the caring teachers at Festus Middle School. They(students) do have access to alot of extracurricular activities. The current administration displays an extremely negative attitude towards certain types of students. The current administrations lacks the professionalism necessary to demonstrate a positive image for the students.
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