Fox Middle School vs. Festus Middle School
Should you attend Fox Middle School or Festus Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Festus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, Fox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 552 students in grades 7-8, Festus Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
632 students
552 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#355 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
210
-
Grade 7 Students
230
269
Grade 8 Students
192
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
85%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
