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#588 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 26% in state

Raymore-peculiar Sr. High

High School · Raymore-peculiar R-ii · Peculiar, MO

A Raymore-peculiar R-ii high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 789, Peculiar, MO 64078

  • Math 69% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+18.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.1% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation17.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,631
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Raymore-peculiar Sr. High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 18 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
62%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Raymore-peculiar Sr. High 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
17.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·109 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Raymore-peculiar R-ii

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#1 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 Sr. High is listed in RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Raymore-peculiar Sr. High

Raymore-peculiar Sr. High is a public high school in Peculiar, MO, part of Raymore-peculiar R-ii, serving approximately 1,560 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Raymore-peculiar Sr. High

What grades does Raymore-peculiar Sr. High serve?

Raymore-peculiar Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Raymore-peculiar Sr. High?

Raymore-peculiar Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 1,560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymore-peculiar Sr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Raymore-peculiar Sr. High is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raymore-peculiar Sr. High rank in MO?

Raymore-peculiar Sr. High ranks #588 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Raymore-peculiar Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Raymore-peculiar Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymore-peculiar Sr. High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Raymore-peculiar Sr. High a charter school?

No, Raymore-peculiar Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Raymore-peculiar Sr. High a Title I school?

No, Raymore-peculiar Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymore-peculiar Sr. High?

17.3% of students at Raymore-peculiar Sr. High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 64078)
9,937
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
40.3
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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