For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 745 students in 63028, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 63028, MO are Festus Middle School and Danby-rush Tower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 63028 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 63028, MO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 63028, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Festus Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 63028, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 63028, MO include Festus Middle School and Danby-rush Tower Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 63028?
2 public middle schools are located in 63028.
What is the racial composition of students in 63028?
63028 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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