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Enrollment
789
Middle
DISTRICT 713 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II·NCES 292373000088
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE
17509 E. STATE ROUTE 58, RAYMORE, MO 64083 · (816) 388-4000 · Cass County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL789 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 32% of Missouri public middle schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
52 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
172 students
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 294 | 37% |
| Grade 7 | 236 | 30% |
| Grade 8 | 259 | 33% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
38.4%
MO avg 44.9% . -6.9pp since 2021
Math
44.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +8.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 45 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 7 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 14.1% | 24.3% | 44.4% | 17.0% |
| Math | 21.4% | 23.5% | 34.6% | 20.3% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38.4% | 44.9% |
| 2023-24 | 40.5% | 44.6% |
| 2022-23 | 48.0% | 44.1% |
| 2021-22 | 45.3% | 36.0% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.7%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 42% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 52% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE's state test result (41.8% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE this school | 789 | 21.8% | 41.8% |
| WENTZVILLE MIDDLE WENTZVILLE | 792 | 21.0% | 44.6% |
| LAKEVIEW MIDDLE KANSAS CITY | 653 | 20.4% | 55.6% |
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE Peculiar | 636 | 23.9% | 43.5% |
| East Trails Middle School Lee's Summit | 1,051 | 24.1% | 49.8% |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY | 757 | 24.6% | 50.5% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Cass County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.8% | #181 of 379 | #4 of 8 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 44.9% | #179 of 380 ▼ 10 | #1 of 8 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.4% | #210 of 380 ▼ 33 | #4 of 8 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.0pp | #219 of 364 | #3 of 8 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 789 | #50 of 397 | #1 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #275 of 321 | #7 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.1% | #105 of 321 | #3 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 21.8% | #334 of 379 | #7 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.9% | #209 of 224 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
789
+130 (+20%) vs 2020
+20% since 2000-01, when it was 655
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 789 | 51.7 | 15.3:1 | 22% (172) |
| 2023-24 | 755 | 51.2 | 14.8:1 | 23% (175) |
| 2022-23 | 801 | 51.9 | 15.4:1 | 32% (255) |
| 2020-21 | 659 | 48 | 13.7:1 | 25% (165) |
| 2017-18 | 804 | 50 | 16.1:1 | 27% (217) |
| 2015-16 | 954 | 61 | 15.6:1 | 21% (202) |
| 2010-11 | 964 | 57 | 16.9:1 | 26% (246) |
| 2000-01 | 655 | 46 | 14.2:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (804 to 789); teachers up 4% (50 to 51.7).
About RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE is classified as a middle-grades school. It is located in RAYMORE, Missouri. The student body numbers 789 students, from grades 6 through 8. Average enrollment for middle schools in Missouri is about 461, so this school runs 71% bigger than that.
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE falls under RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II, which has 12 schools enrolling 6,332 students.
By race and ethnicity, RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE is 69% White. The school is also 15% Black, 7% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. That is lower than the 85% White share among all Cass County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 49%.
The school reports 51.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 15.3 students per teacher. The 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri is lower than this school's figure. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 22%. The 35% average for public schools in Cass County is 13 points higher.
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE is graded C by allk12, scoring above 32% of Missouri public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate on state tests with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE, the prediction is 51.7% and the result is 41.8%.
Among Cass County residents, median household income is about $87,535, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 44 public schools in Cass County, with a combined enrollment of about 17,093.
The nearest public school is Raymore-Peculiar Ninth Gr Cntr, at about 0.1 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Among the 9 closest schools with test data, this one included, RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE ranks 7th on average proficiency.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 20%, from 659 to 789. Its ratio of students to teachers was 13.7:1 in 2020-21, and 15.3:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Cass County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
110,773
Census ACS
Median income
$87,535
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
44
17,093 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II
- RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGHHigh · 1,540 students
- RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLEMiddle · 636 students
- Raymore-Peculiar Ninth Gr CntrHigh · 512 students
- EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARYElementary · 414 students
- PECULIAR ELEM.Elementary · 402 students
- TIMBER CREEK ELEM.Elementary · 390 students
Other schools in RAYMORE
- Raymore-Peculiar Ninth Gr CntrHigh · 512 students
- EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARYElementary · 414 students
- TIMBER CREEK ELEM.Elementary · 390 students
- BRIDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARYElementary · 383 students
- CREEKMOOR ELEM.Elementary · 383 students
- RAYMORE ELEM.Elementary · 364 students
Nearby schools
- Raymore-Peculiar Ninth Gr Cntr0.1 mi · 512
- TIMBER CREEK ELEM.3.2 mi · 390
- RAYMORE ELEM.3.7 mi · 364
- TRAILRIDGE ELEM.3.7 mi · 418
- SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE3.8 mi · 1,005
- GREENWOOD ELEM.4.2 mi · 300
Frequently asked questions
About RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLEWhat is the total enrollment at RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE?
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE enrolls approximately 789 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE serve?
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE is approximately 15.3:1 (52 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE?
At RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 69% White, 7% Hispanic, 15% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE public or private?
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.