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Belton Middle School vs. Raymore-peculiar East Middle School

Should you attend Belton Middle School or Raymore-peculiar East Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Belton Middle School
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Belton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 620 students in grades 7-8, Belton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Raymore-peculiar East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
620 students
755 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1434 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1090 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
35%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
45%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
40%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Raymore-peculiar East Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
239
Grade 7 Students
295
256
Grade 8 Students
325
260

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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