Very Good
#695 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 31% in state
Raymore-peculiar South Middle
Middle School · Raymore-peculiar R-ii · Peculiar, MO
A Raymore-peculiar R-ii middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 789, Peculiar, MO 64078
- Math 58% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raymore-peculiar South Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raymore-peculiar South Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,119/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peculiar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,369
Median home value
$283,700
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore-peculiar East MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 755 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Raymore-peculiar R-ii
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raymore-peculiar South Middle is listed in RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raymore-peculiar South Middle
Raymore-peculiar South Middle is a public middle school in Peculiar, MO, part of Raymore-peculiar R-ii, serving approximately 648 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raymore-peculiar South Middle
What grades does Raymore-peculiar South Middle serve?
Raymore-peculiar South Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Raymore-peculiar South Middle?
Raymore-peculiar South Middle has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymore-peculiar South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymore-peculiar South Middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raymore-peculiar South Middle rank in MO?
Raymore-peculiar South Middle ranks #695 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Raymore-peculiar South Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Raymore-peculiar South Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Raymore-peculiar South Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymore-peculiar South Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Raymore-peculiar South Middle a charter school?
No, Raymore-peculiar South Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raymore-peculiar South Middle a Title I school?
No, Raymore-peculiar South Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymore-peculiar South Middle?
25.6% of students at Raymore-peculiar South Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (816) 892-1550
- Area population (ZIP 64078)
- 9,937
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64078; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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