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Enrollment
636
Middle
DISTRICT 713 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II·NCES 292373003312
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE
20501 S. School Road, Peculiar, MO 64078 · (816) 892-1550 · Cass County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL636 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 34% of Missouri public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-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
13.3:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
152 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 | 217 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 204 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 215 | 34% |
Student demographics
42%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
41.7%
MO avg 44.9% . -8.3pp since 2021
Math
43.0%
MO avg 43.8% . -4.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 43 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 8 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 14.5% | 27.2% | 40.9% | 17.2% |
| Math | 18.7% | 24.3% | 33.9% | 23.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 43.0% |
| 2023-24 | 42.5% | 43.8% |
| 2022-23 | 48.9% | 47.8% |
| 2021-22 | 50.0% | 47.1% |
% 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
43.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.9%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 44% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 51% 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 SOUTH MIDDLE
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE's state test result (43.5% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE this school | 636 | 23.9% | 43.5% |
| LAKEVIEW MIDDLE KANSAS CITY | 653 | 20.4% | 55.6% |
| GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHL GRAIN VALLEY | 527 | 21.4% | 52.7% |
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE RAYMORE | 789 | 21.8% | 41.8% |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY | 757 | 24.6% | 50.5% |
| GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHL GRAIN VALLEY | 516 | 22.9% | 57.4% |
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 SOUTH MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Cass County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.5% | #155 of 379 | #2 of 8 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #203 of 380 ▼ 30 | #3 of 8 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 41.7% | #169 of 380 ▼ 21 | #2 of 8 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.2pp | #34 of 364 | #3 of 8 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 636 | #103 of 397 | #3 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #164 of 321 | #3 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.1% | #128 of 321 | #4 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.9% | #327 of 379 | #5 of 8 |
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
636
-268 (-30%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 15.6:1
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 | 636 | 48 | 13.3:1 | 24% (152) |
| 2023-24 | 648 | 56.9 | 11.4:1 | 26% (166) |
| 2022-23 | 665 | 53.8 | 12.3:1 | 36% (239) |
| 2020-21 | 904 | 58 | 15.6:1 | 29% (264) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE.
About RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE is a medium-sized middle school found in Peculiar, Missouri. The latest federal count shows 636 students in grades 6 through 8. The average for middle schools in Missouri is about 461 students, so this school is 38% bigger than average.
A total of 12 schools make up RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II, with 6,332 students enrolled.
White students make up a majority at RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE, at 75%. Next come 9% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 7% multiracial. That compares with about 85% White among all Cass County residents. RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE's diversity index is 42%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 48 full-time-equivalent teachers at RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE and a ratio of 13.3:1. That matches the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 24% of students. That is lower than the 35% average for public schools in Cass County.
Measured against Missouri public middle schools, RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE receives a C. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE scores 43.5% on state tests, averaged across results. The predicted figure, based on its student poverty level, is 50.9%.
Among Cass County residents, the median household income is $87,535, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE is one of 44 public schools in the county.
The closest other public school is RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH, about 0.2 miles away. RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE ranks 5th of 8 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 43.5% against a local average of 48.4%.
Federal data place RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE in the Town: Fringe locale, which means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
The school enrolled 636 students in 2024-25, 268 fewer than the 904 it had in 2020-21. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 15.6:1 to 13.3:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
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 EAST MIDDLEMiddle · 789 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 Peculiar
- RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGHHigh · 1,540 students
- PECULIAR ELEM.Elementary · 402 students
- SHULL EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 189 students
Nearby schools
- RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH0.2 mi · 1,540
- SHULL EARLY LEARNING CENTER0.6 mi · 189
- BRIDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARY1.6 mi · 383
- PECULIAR ELEM.2.1 mi · 402
- STONEGATE ELEM.3.2 mi · 330
- RAYMORE ELEM.3.5 mi · 364
Frequently asked questions
About RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLEHow many students attend RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE?
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE enrolls approximately 636 students in grades 06-08.
Is RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE have?
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE employs 48 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE?
At RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 75% White, 8% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE public or private?
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II.
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