Public School Review - Home

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School

20801 School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
View full size Get directions
Rating
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (816) 892-1400
www.raypec.k12.mo.us
SAVE SCHOOL
Raymore-peculiar Senior High School serves 2,045 students in grades 9-12.
Raymore-peculiar Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 20% in MO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

School Overview

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School's student population of 2,045 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,045 students
This chart display total students of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School by grade.

School Rankings

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
10%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
75%
70%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.42
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Raymore-peculiar Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raymore-peculiar Senior High School's ranking?

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What schools are Raymore-peculiar Senior High School often compared to?

Raymore-peculiar Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisonville High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Raymore-peculiar Senior High School?

2,045 students attend Raymore-peculiar Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymore-peculiar Senior High School?

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Raymore-peculiar Senior High School offer ?

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Raymore-peculiar Senior High School part of?

Raymore-peculiar Senior High School is part of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District.

School Reviews

Review Raymore-peculiar Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools
Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools
Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Learn about how the current budget constraints are prompting public schools to institute hiring freezes - and how this will impact your children.
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Most Popular Articles

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
 Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
 How Diet and Nutrition Impact a Child's Learning Ability
How Diet and Nutrition Impact a Child's Learning Ability

More Articles

About Public Schools
Parenting and Learning Issues
Local School Topics
Public School Jobs
Public School Policies

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (MO):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: