Fox Middle School vs. Festus Middle School
Should I attend Fox Middle School or Festus 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
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Festus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
641 students
526 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1288 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#288 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
240
-
Grade 7 Students
195
275
Grade 8 Students
206
251
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
84%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
