Festus Middle

Summary:

Festus Middle is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Festus R-VI school district, with a student population of 552 located in Festus, Missouri. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Festus Middle excels academically, outperforming the state average in MAP test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 65.8% of 7th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.5%. The school also serves its subgroups exceptionally well, ranking 12th out of 382 Missouri middle schools for low-socioeconomic status (SES) student performance, with a 5-star rating. Festus Middle's diverse student population, with 85.69% White, 3.44% African American, 2.17% Hispanic, and 7.97% two or more races, is higher than the nearby schools, suggesting a commitment to inclusivity.

When compared to nearby schools, Festus Middle stands out. Its 7th grade Math proficiency rate of 65.8% is significantly higher than the 43.1% at Desoto Junior High and the 29.3% at Windsor Middle. While Festus Middle excels in many areas, there may be opportunities for improvement, such as in the performance of disabled and gifted/talented students, where the school's rankings are not as high as in other subgroups.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1717 W Main
       Festus, MO  63028-2049


(636) 937-5417

District: Festus R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,646 Help


Students who attend Festus Middle usually attend:

High:    Festus Senior High

Feeder schools for Festus Middle:

Elementary:    Festus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Two or more races:
8.0%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Compare Details Festus Middle ranks better than 89.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), two or more races (8%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Festus Middle is 18.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Festus Middle is $9,646.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Festus Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Festus Middle 50th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Festus Middle in the ranking list.)

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Festus R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Festus R-VI 11th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Festus Middle

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Rank History for all students at Festus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.38 466th 619 24.7%
2007 52.91 302nd 624 51.6%
2008 57.03 246th 624 60.6%
2009 66.44 166th 601 72.4%
2010 71.63 126th 614 79.5%
2011 73.51 110th 625 82.4%
2012 86.77 28th 623 95.5%
2013 82.99 40th 649 93.8%
2014 81.46 56th 633 91.2%
2015 82.75 64th 585 89.1%
2016 76.76 72nd 435 83.4%
2017 69.92 126th 568 77.8%
2018 84.25 47th 552 91.5%
2019 86.71 40th 587 93.2%
2021 88.98 27th 454 94.1%
2022 89.95 24th 459 94.8%
2023 84.02 50th 459 89.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Festus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.39 50th 192 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Festus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.69 28th 422 93.4%
2019 91.13 9th 482 98.1%
2021 92.20 8th 371 97.8%
2022 89.49 14th 365 96.2%
2023 88.00 12th 382 96.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Festus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.96 96th 195 50.8%
2022 56.06 68th 187 63.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Festus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.92 3rd 104 97.1%
2019 55.35 68th 121 43.8%
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Rank History for White students at Festus Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.33 50th 479 89.6%
2019 84.68 42nd 527 92.0%
2021 85.62 31st 376 91.8%
2022 84.52 37th 381 90.3%
2023 80.27 50th 385 87.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Festus Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 488 488
1992 509 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 495 26 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 555 25 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 541 23 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 541 23 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 557 22 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 559 19 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 553 23 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 551 19 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 553 20 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2002 395 16 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 395 16 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 417 15 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 429 24 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 427 33 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 427 30 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 420 23 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 422 19 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 436 23 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 445 22 1 4 0 0 0 0 472
2012 456 19 2 4 0 0 2 0 483
2013 448 16 7 7 0 0 2 0 480
2014 413 18 7 3 2 1 4 0 448
2015 386 19 5 4 2 1 5 0 422
2016 399 15 3 2 1 0 15 0 435
2017 436 14 5 4 0 0 13 0 472
2018 429 19 7 4 0 0 15 0 474
2019 438 9 7 2 0 0 14 0 470
2020 482 16 6 3 1 0 13 0 521
2021 426 20 6 7 3 2 40 0 504
2022 449 16 3 10 2 1 45 0 526
2023 473 19 3 12 1 0 44 0 552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Festus Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 488 26.1 18.6 n/a
1992 531 26.1 20.3 n/a
1993 522 26.0 20.1 n/a
1994 581 28.0 20.8 0
1995 567 28.7 19.8 n/a
1996 567 28.7 19.8 n/a
1997 588 31.2 18.8 17.5
1998 586 34.1 17.2 17.7
1999 586 34.9 16.8 24.2
2000 579 35.4 16.4 24.5
2001 586 36.4 16.1 23.4
2002 422 26.4 16.0 25.6
2003 422 26.4 16.0 25.6
2004 441 26.9 16.4 27.2
2005 462 26.8 17.2 28.1
2006 469 27.9 16.8 27.9
2007 469 26.8 17.5 28.4
2008 454 29.0 15.7 30.8
2009 449 30.8 14.6 33
2010 467 31.8 14.6 32.5
2011 472 31.7 14.8 37.3
2012 483 31.9 15.1 39.5
2013 480 31.5 15.1 37.7
2014 448 30.6 14.5 37.3
2015 422 31.0 13.6 39.3
2016 435 31.0 14.0 40
2017 472 30.6 15.3 36.4
2018 474 30.4 15.5 36.1
2019 470 29.6 15.8 40.2
2020 521 30.2 17.2 39
2021 504 29.8 16.8 38.7
2022 526 30.3 17.3 36.1
2023 552 30.1 18.2 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Festus Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 488 26.1 18.6 n/a
1992 531 26.1 20.3 n/a
1993 522 26.0 20.1 n/a
1994 581 28.0 20.8 0
1995 567 28.7 19.8 n/a
1996 567 28.7 19.8 n/a
1997 588 31.2 18.8 17.5
1998 586 34.1 17.2 17.7
1999 586 34.9 16.8 24.2
2000 579 35.4 16.4 24.5
2001 586 36.4 16.1 23.4
2002 422 26.4 16.0 25.6
2003 422 26.4 16.0 25.6
2004 441 26.9 16.4 27.2
2005 462 26.8 17.2 28.1
2006 469 27.9 16.8 27.9
2007 469 26.8 17.5 28.4
2008 454 29.0 15.7 30.8
2009 449 30.8 14.6 33
2010 467 31.8 14.6 32.5
2011 472 31.7 14.8 37.3
2012 483 31.9 15.1 39.5
2013 480 31.5 15.1 37.7
2014 448 30.6 14.5 37.3
2015 422 31.0 13.6 39.3
2016 435 31.0 14.0 40
2017 472 30.6 15.3 36.4
2018 474 30.4 15.5 36.1
2019 470 29.6 15.8 40.2
2020 521 30.2 17.2 39
2021 504 29.8 16.8 38.7
2022 526 30.3 17.3 36.1
2023 552 30.1 18.2 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Festus Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $381 (4.1%) $8,928 (95.9%) $9,308
2020 $220 (2.5%) $8,739 (97.6%) $8,958
2021 $451 (4.7%) $9,090 (95.3%) $9,541
2022 $807 (8.4%) $8,839 (91.6%) $9,646

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Festus Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 459 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Festus Middle)58.665.8
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Festus R-VI)58.665.8
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Festus Middle)61.653.1
 8.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Festus R-VI)61.653.1
 8.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Festus Middle)4525.7
 19.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Festus R-VI)4525.7
 19.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Festus Middle)5857.9
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (Festus R-VI)5857.9
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Festus Middle)63.458.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Festus R-VI)63.458.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470552
 17.4%
African American919
 111.1%
American Indian01
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic212
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White438473
 8%
Two or More Races1444
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%40.9%
 0.7%


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Festus Middle ranks 50th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Festus Middle.

Students who attend Festus Middle usually go on to attend Festus Senior High

Students at Festus Middle are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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