Crystal City Elem. vs Festus Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal City Elem.
Crystal City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students
Festus Middle
Festus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
| Measure | Crystal City Elem. Crystal City, Missouri | Festus Middle Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,159 | #66 of 392 |
| National rank | #19768 of 50,301 | #3682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 324 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| city | Crystal City | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Festus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 57.7).
- •Festus Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Festus Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Festus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 46.9%).
- •Crystal City Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Festus Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 324.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal City Elem. better than Festus Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Festus Middle ranks higher (68.4 vs 57.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crystal City Elem. and Festus Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Crystal City and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal City Elem.: 324. Festus Middle: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal City Elem. and Festus Middle rank in Missouri?
Crystal City Elem. is 476th of 1,159 and Festus Middle is 66th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).