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#2071 of 2,221 schools in MO
Southwood Elem.
Elementary School · Raytown C-2 · Raytown, MO
A Raytown C-2 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8015 RAYTOWN RD, Raytown, MO 64138
- Math 25% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwood Elem. score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwood Elem. 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raytown), 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
$54,619
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64138; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Westridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Robinson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| St Regis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 115 | 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
- #13 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
Southwood Elem. is listed in RAYTOWN C-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwood Elem.
Southwood Elem. is a public elementary school in Raytown, MO, part of Raytown C-2, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,071 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwood Elem.
What grades does Southwood Elem. serve?
Southwood Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southwood Elem.?
Southwood Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elem. is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwood Elem. rank in MO?
Southwood Elem. ranks #2,071 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southwood Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Southwood Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Southwood Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwood Elem. has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwood Elem. a charter school?
No, Southwood Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwood Elem. a Title I school?
No, Southwood Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwood Elem.?
62.5% of students at Southwood Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (816) 268-7280
- Area population (ZIP 64138)
- 24,830
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 64138; 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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