Middle Schools in Festus R-VI

The Festus R-VI school district in Missouri is home to two high-performing middle schools: Festus Intermediate and Festus Middle. These schools serve students in grades 4-6 and 7-8, respectively, and are part of the Festus R-VI district, which is ranked 11th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating.

Both Festus Intermediate and Festus Middle have consistently high academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state averages on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Festus Middle has been ranked among the top 50 middle schools in Missouri for the past three school years, with a 5-star rating in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, and a 4-star rating in 2022-2023. The schools have relatively low percentages of minority students and students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a focus on equity and access to educational resources.

In terms of resource allocation, Festus Middle spends slightly more per student than Festus Intermediate, likely due to the additional resources required for the higher grade levels. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, indicating a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention. Overall, the data suggests that the Festus R-VI middle schools are high-performing institutions that are effectively serving their student population and providing a quality education.