6.5avg / 10

Festus R-vi School District

School District · Festus, Missouri

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 3,476

Teachers (FTE): 203

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,476

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,476

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

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Festus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Missouri rank

#210 of 462

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,612

$2,915 vs Missouri median

District size

3,476 students

Much larger than Missouri median

The short answer

Festus R-vi ranks #210 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Festus R-vi's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Festus Elem. (8.0/10), Festus Sr. High (6.7/10), and Festus Middle (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Festus R-vi

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Festus Elem.	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	1,042
2	Festus Sr. High	6.7 / 10	High	—	1,023
3	Festus Middle	5.9 / 10	Middle	—	511
4	Festus Intermediate	5.5 / 10	Middle	—	800

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About Festus R-vi

Festus R-vi is a Festus, Missouri school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 3,476 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $9,612 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Festus R-vi demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Festus Elem., which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Festus R-vi students show an average math proficiency of 64.2% and ELA proficiency of 67.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Festus R-vi, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency64.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency67.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Festus R-vi with test data.

Schools in Festus R-vi

4 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools2

High Schools1

District Details

State: Missouri
City: Festus
Total Enrollment: 3,476
Teachers (FTE): 203
District spending per student: $9,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Festus R-vi?

Festus R-vi has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Festus R-vi?

The average composite rating for Festus R-vi is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Festus R-vi?

Festus R-vi's district-level spending was $9,612 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Festus R-vi?

The average student-teacher ratio in Festus R-vi is 17.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Festus R-vi?

Festus Elem. is the highest-rated school in Festus R-vi with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Festus R-vi?

Across schools in Festus R-vi with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Festus R-vi compare to other districts in Missouri?

Festus R-vi has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.5/10
Math Proficiency: 64.2%
ELA Proficiency: 67.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.