Festus R-VI

The Festus R-VI school district in Missouri is home to four high-performing schools, including one elementary school, two middle schools, and one high school. The district's schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions that excel in academics, test scores, and student-teacher ratios.

Festus Elementary is a standout, ranking 5 out of 5 stars and significantly outperforming the state average in both Math and English Language Arts proficiency for 3rd-grade students. Festus Senior High is also a top performer, ranking in the top 8% of Missouri high schools and improving its rating from 4 to 5 stars in the past year. Festus Middle maintains a 5-star rating and outperforms the state average in both Math and English Language Arts for 7th and 8th-grade students.

While the district's schools have a predominantly white student population, they serve a significant number of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35.9% to 40.94%. The district's focus on early education is evident, as the elementary and intermediate schools demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the middle and high schools. The variation in spending per student across the schools suggests the district may need to examine its resource allocation to ensure equitable funding and support for all students.