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Festus Middle School vs. Desoto Jr. High School

Should you attend Festus Middle School or Desoto Jr. High 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Festus Middle School
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Desoto Jr. High School
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Festus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 511 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 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 380 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
511 students
380 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Festus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desoto Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Festus Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desoto Jr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Festus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desoto Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Festus Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Festus R-VI School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Jr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Desoto 73 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#363 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
#1050 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Festus Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desoto Jr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in MO)
47%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Festus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Festus R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desoto Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Desoto 73 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Festus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Festus R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desoto Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Desoto 73 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Festus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Festus R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desoto Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Desoto 73 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Festus Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Desoto Jr. High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
244
188
Grade 8 Students
267
192
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Festus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Festus R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desoto Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Desoto 73 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Festus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Festus R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desoto Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Desoto 73 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Festus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Festus R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desoto Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Desoto 73 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Festus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Festus R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desoto Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Desoto 73 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Festus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Festus R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desoto Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Desoto 73 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Festus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Festus R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desoto Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Desoto 73 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Festus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Festus R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desoto Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Desoto 73 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Festus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Festus R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desoto Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Desoto 73 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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