Festus Middle School vs. Fox Middle School
Should I attend Festus Middle School or Fox Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Festus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
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).
Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Fox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
526 students
641 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1288 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
240
Grade 7 Students
275
195
Grade 8 Students
251
206
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
85%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
