Festus Middle School

1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 526 students in grades 7-8, Festus Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (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:

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School Overview

Festus Middle School's student population of 526 students has grown by 11% 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
526 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Festus Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#288 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
37%
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61%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
85%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Festus Middle School's ranking?
Festus Middle School is ranked #288 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Festus Middle School often compared to?
Festus Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Middle School, Festus Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Festus Middle School?
526 students attend Festus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Festus Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Festus Middle School?
Festus Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Festus Middle School offer ?
Festus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Festus Middle School part of?
Festus Middle School is part of Festus R-VI School District.

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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kylie
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.
- Posted by Teacher - ironp

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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