Serving 800 students in grades 4-6, Festus Intermediate ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 800 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Festus Intermediate ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Festus Intermediate is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Festus Intermediate?
800 students attend Festus Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Festus Intermediate students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Festus Intermediate?
Festus Intermediate has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Festus Intermediate offer ?
Festus Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Festus Intermediate part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 800 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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