Desoto Jr. High School vs. Festus Middle School
Should you attend Desoto Jr. High 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 338 students in grades 7-8, Desoto Jr. High 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 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 486 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 40%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
338 students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#363 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
155
243
Grade 8 Students
183
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
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2%
% White
93%
90%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%