Top Rankings
Festus R-VI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,495 students in Festus R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Festus R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
3,495 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Festus R-VI School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
87%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,940 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$35 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,149
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$9,940
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Festus R-VI School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festus Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Gr: K-3 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Festus Sr. High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Festus Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Gr: 4-6 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Festus Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Gr: 7-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Festus R-VI School District?
Festus R-VI School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,495 students.
What is the rank of Festus R-VI School District?
Festus R-VI School District is ranked #18 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Festus R-VI School District?
87% of Festus R-VI School District students are White, 7% 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 R-VI School District?
Festus R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Festus R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,940 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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