Festus Intermediate

Summary:

Festus Intermediate is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Festus, Missouri, part of the highly-ranked Festus R-VI school district. With 745 students, this school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, making it a standout option for families in the area.

Festus Intermediate's academic performance is truly impressive, with 68.3% of 4th graders, 51.6% of 5th graders, and 65.8% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 44.4%, 38.4%, and 44.4% respectively. The school also excels in English Language Arts, with 69.8% of 4th graders, 63.8% of 5th graders, and 55.5% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better, outpacing the state averages of 46.2%, 43%, and 37.6%. This strong academic performance is further highlighted by the school's lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.3%, compared to the state average of 11.6%.

While Festus Intermediate serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 40% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's higher spending per student of $8,496 may contribute to its success. Interestingly, Festus Intermediate's academic performance is significantly higher than the nearby Grandview Middle School, which is part of the lower-performing Grandview R-II district. Overall, Festus Intermediate's consistent excellence in academics, coupled with its focus on supporting all students, makes it a standout choice for families in the Festus area.

Detail:

Public 4-6

1501 Mid-Meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028-1545

(636) 937-4750

District: Festus R-VI

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,496

Students who attend Festus Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Festus Senior High

Feeder schools for Festus Intermediate:

Elementary:

Festus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 745

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Festus Intermediate ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Festus Intermediate is $8,496.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Festus Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Festus Intermediate 83^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Festus Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Festus R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Festus R-VI 16^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Festus Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Festus Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	56.93	430^th	1074	60.0%
2007	62.35	348^th	1080	67.8%
2008	71.22	231^st	1084	78.7%
2009	77.62	163^rd	1053	84.5%
2010	83.29	120^th	1066	88.7%
2011	87.78	61^st	1088	94.4%
2012	83.07	102^nd	1085	90.6%
2013	82.73	115^th	1108	89.6%
2014	79.77	159^th	1089	85.4%
2015	84.65	125^th	1058	88.2%
2016	83.63	120^th	865	86.1%
2017	85.21	104^th	1032	89.9%
2018	86.21	100^th	1045	90.4%
2019	86.61	90^th	1052	91.4%
2021	87.08	91^st	901	89.9%
2022	88.73	75^th	908	91.7%
2023	90.49	59^th	898	93.4%
2024	86.98	83^rd	906	90.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Festus Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.25	5^th	41	87.8%
2023	93.47	1^st	5	80.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Festus Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.92	17^th	107	84.1%
2024	48.20	51^st	101	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Festus Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.33	44^th	887	95.0%
2019	86.74	45^th	907	95.0%
2021	92.01	26^th	574	95.5%
2022	95.24	14^th	532	97.4%
2023	94.72	13^th	611	97.9%
2024	93.49	24^th	625	96.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Festus Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.75	120^th	251	52.2%
2019	60.89	119^th	302	60.6%
2021	69.20	16^th	81	80.2%
2022	74.58	11^th	103	89.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Festus Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.91	1^st	70	98.6%

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Rank History for White students at Festus Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	80.23	129^th	898	85.6%
2019	80.40	122^nd	917	86.7%
2021	80.26	112^th	691	83.8%
2022	82.45	96^th	675	85.8%
2023	83.14	90^th	673	86.6%
2024	79.00	114^th	668	82.9%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Festus Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	584	30	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	628
2003	584	30	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	628
2004	591	49	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	652
2005	609	40	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	662
2006	620	39	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	668
2007	648	35	4	4	3	n/a	n/a	694
2008	669	31	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	707
2009	681	29	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	718
2010	686	27	6	5	3	n/a	n/a	727
2011	675	25	10	3	2	0	0	715
2012	613	28	9	5	2	0	0	657
2013	610	20	5	3	2	0	3	643
2014	623	24	6	6	1	0	11	671
2015	631	25	7	5	0	0	11	679
2016	674	19	10	4	0	0	16	723
2017	678	22	10	3	0	0	17	730
2018	689	17	8	8	1	1	29	753
2019	674	24	8	9	3	1	34	753
2020	659	26	7	10	1	1	40	744
2021	645	23	5	9	1	0	57	740
2022	631	18	4	14	1	0	58	726
2023	647	19	4	20	0	0	55	745

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Festus Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	628	33.8	18.6	31.5
2003	628	33.8	18.6	31.5
2004	652	35.2	18.5	34.2
2005	662	34.2	19.4	31.9
2006	668	35.4	18.9	33.8
2007	694	34.3	20.2	36.7
2008	707	40.7	17.4	33.5
2009	718	41.1	17.4	34.5
2010	727	40.0	18.1	37.8
2011	715	38.5	18.5	35.9
2012	657	38.0	17.2	39.7
2013	643	38.8	16.5	44
2014	671	38.8	17.2	41.6
2015	679	39.0	17.4	39.5
2016	723	39.0	18.5	40.7
2017	730	40.0	18.2	44.8
2018	753	40.8	18.4	43
2019	753	40.4	18.6	41.8
2020	744	39.6	18.7	40.2
2021	740	40.2	18.4	39.7
2022	726	39.7	18.2	36.1
2023	745	39.7	18.7	40

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 Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	628	33.8	18.6	31.5
2003	628	33.8	18.6	31.5
2004	652	35.2	18.5	34.2
2005	662	34.2	19.4	31.9
2006	668	35.4	18.9	33.8
2007	694	34.3	20.2	36.7
2008	707	40.7	17.4	33.5
2009	718	41.1	17.4	34.5
2010	727	40.0	18.1	37.8
2011	715	38.5	18.5	35.9
2012	657	38.0	17.2	39.7
2013	643	38.8	16.5	44
2014	671	38.8	17.2	41.6
2015	679	39.0	17.4	39.5
2016	723	39.0	18.5	40.7
2017	730	40.0	18.2	44.8
2018	753	40.8	18.4	43
2019	753	40.4	18.6	41.8
2020	744	39.6	18.7	40.2
2021	740	40.2	18.4	39.7
2022	726	39.7	18.2	36.1
2023	745	39.7	18.7	40

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 Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$319 (4.2%)	$7,295 (95.8%)	$7,614
2020	$593 (7.2%)	$7,618 (92.8%)	$8,211
2021	$571 (7.1%)	$7,500 (92.9%)	$8,072
2022	$756 (8.9%)	$7,740 (91.1%)	$8,496

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Festus Intermediate

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 90^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 59^th of 898 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Festus Intermediate)	72.1	68.4	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Festus R-VI)	72.1	68.4	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Festus Intermediate)	65	75.7	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Festus R-VI)	65	75.7	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Festus Intermediate)	63.5	62.9	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Festus R-VI)	63.5	62.9	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Festus Intermediate)	62.7	60.9	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Festus R-VI)	62.7	60.9	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Festus Intermediate)	64.3	73.8	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Festus R-VI)	64.3	73.8	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Festus Intermediate)	57.3	59.3	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Festus R-VI)	57.3	59.3	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Festus Intermediate)	61.8	51.7	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Festus R-VI)	61.8	51.7	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	753	745	1.1%
African American	24	19	20.8%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	9	20	122.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	674	647	4%
Two or More Races	34	55	61.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	40%	1.8%

Schools Near Festus Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Festus Intermediate	Public	4-6	1501 Mid-Meadow Ln	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Festus R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 937-4750	745	40	18.7	40.0%	647 (86.8%)	19 (2.6%)	20 (2.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.4%)								(n/a)	68.3	51.6	65.8			51.9		69.8	63.8	55.5				$8,496	$756	$7,740
Festus Middle	Public	7-8	1717 W Main	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Festus R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 937-5417	552	30	18.2	40.9%	473 (85.7%)	19 (3.4%)	12 (2.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.0%)	89.2	34^th of 451 public middle schools	92.5%		84	50^th of 459 public middle schools	89.1%	16				68.9	43.4		56.7				51.3	54.7	95.9	$9,646	$807	$8,839
Senn-Thomas Middle	Public	6-8	200 Senn Thomas Dr	Herculaneum	63048	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	No	No	No	(636) 479-5200	362	22	16.1	47.8%	319 (88.1%)	11 (3.0%)	10 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	62	152^nd of 451 public middle schools	66.3%		49.6	228^th of 459 public middle schools	50.3%	76			46.8	41.5	21.3		45.0			31.2	41.4	50.0	78.9	$10,653	$418	$10,235
Danby-Rush Tower Middle	Public	6-8	1250 Dooling Hollow Rd	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Jefferson County R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(636) 937-9188	241	19	12.7	25.3%	227 (94.2%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	73	98^th of 451 public middle schools	78.3%		71.5	97^th of 459 public middle schools	78.9%	1			53.3	43.8	21.3		39.6			47.9	46.3	60.2	95.6	$12,294	$285	$12,009
Hillsboro Junior High	Public	7-8	12 Hawk Dr	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 789-0020	544	34	15.9	31.4%	517 (95.0%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	61.2	155^th of 451 public middle schools	65.6%		55.7	196^th of 459 public middle schools	57.3%	41				51.1	15.2		36.8				50.3	37.3	76.1	$9,513	$260	$9,253
Hillsboro Middle Elementary	Public	5-6	10478 Business 21	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 789-0030	483	34	14.2	33.1%	451 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)								(n/a)		39.6	60.1			43.8			52.7	44.3				$10,022	$569	$9,454
Antonia Middle School	Public	6-8	6798 St. Luke's Church Road	Barnhart	63012	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 282-6970	551	44	12.5	24.9%	503 (91.3%)	5 (0.9%)	15 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.8%)	80.6	63^rd of 451 public middle schools	86.0%		84.3	47^th of 459 public middle schools	89.8%	16			48.8	63.5	40.6		50.8			38.7	48.6	56.3	85.3	$10,234	$852	$9,381
Windsor Middle	Public	6-8	6208 Us Hwy 61-67	Imperial	63052	Jefferson County	Windsor C-1	No	No	No	No	(636) 464-4417	659	46	14.2	35.4%	588 (89.2%)	13 (2.0%)	34 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	60.3	161^st of 451 public middle schools	64.3%		40.5	283^rd of 459 public middle schools	38.3%	122			44.5	36.4	44.1		38.4			30.0	36.4	45.6		$9,435	$561	$8,874
Desoto Junior High	Public	7-8	731 Amvets Dr	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	No	(636) 586-1030	381	27	13.9	46.2%	359 (94.2%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	66.2	129^th of 451 public middle schools	71.4%		63.6	146^th of 459 public middle schools	68.2%	17				32.7	46.2		44.3				36.5	48.1		$10,291	$2,411	$7,880
Seckman Middle	Public	6-8	2810 Seckman Rd	Imperial	63052	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 296-5707	725	54	13.3	17.1%	633 (87.3%)	5 (0.7%)	30 (4.1%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	40 (5.5%)	73.1	97^th of 451 public middle schools	78.5%		71	100^th of 459 public middle schools	78.2%	3			56.5	45.3			38.9			38.7	40.6	58.2	87.3	$9,345	$742	$8,602

Frequently Asked Questions about Festus Intermediate

What high school do graduates of Festus Intermediate attend?

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

How many students attend Festus Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 745 students attended Festus Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Festus Intermediate?

Students at Festus Intermediate are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What district is Festus Intermediate in?

Festus R-VI

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