Festus Middle vs Truman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 417 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Festus Middle
Festus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
Truman Middle
ST Joseph · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
| Measure | Festus Middle Festus, Missouri | Truman Middle ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 392 | #372 of 392 |
| National rank | #3682 of 15,369 | #14425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 18% |
| city | Festus | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Festus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 16.1).
- •Festus Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 18%).
- •Festus Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Festus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 100%).
- •Truman Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
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 Middle better than Truman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Festus Middle ranks higher (68.4 vs 16.1 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 Middle and Truman Middle?
About 417 km in a straight line, between Festus and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Festus Middle: 486. Truman Middle: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Festus Middle and Truman Middle rank in Missouri?
Festus Middle is 66th of 392 and Truman Middle is 372nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).