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#1431 of 2,221 schools in MO
Raytown Middle
Middle School · Raytown C-2 · Kansas City, MO
A Raytown C-2 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4900 PITTMAN RD, Kansas City, MO 64133
- Math 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raytown Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raytown 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$66,816
Median home value
$165,700
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Clifford H. Nowlin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 886 | Compare → |
| South MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Center Place Restoration SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 194 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Raytown C-2
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raytown Middle is listed in RAYTOWN C-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raytown Middle
Raytown Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Raytown C-2, serving approximately 737 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raytown Middle
What grades does Raytown Middle serve?
Raytown Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Raytown Middle?
Raytown Middle has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raytown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raytown Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raytown Middle rank in MO?
Raytown Middle ranks #1,431 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Raytown Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Raytown Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Raytown Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raytown Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Raytown Middle a charter school?
No, Raytown Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raytown Middle a Title I school?
No, Raytown Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raytown Middle?
65.0% of students at Raytown 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
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (816) 268-7360
- Area population (ZIP 64133)
- 35,470
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 64133; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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