Festus Intermediate vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Festus Intermediate
Festus · Public middle · Grades 4–6
804 students
Southwest Middle
Ballwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Festus Intermediate Festus, Missouri | Southwest Middle Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 392 | #46 of 392 |
| National rank | #3631 of 15,369 | #3153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 804 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| city | Festus | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 68.6).
- •Festus Intermediate does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Festus Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 38.3%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.1).
- •Festus Intermediate is the larger school with 804 students compared with 803.
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 Festus Intermediate better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 68.6 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 Festus Intermediate and Southwest Middle?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Festus and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Festus Intermediate: 804. Southwest Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Festus Intermediate and Southwest Middle rank in Missouri?
Festus Intermediate is 65th of 392 and Southwest Middle is 46th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).