Raytown Central Middle School

10601 E 59th St
Kansas City, MO 64133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Raytown Central 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 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Raytown Central Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Raytown Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raytown Central Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1812 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
39%
31%
43%
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
47%
15%
White
26%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raytown Central Middle School's ranking?
Raytown Central Middle School is ranked #1812 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Raytown Central Middle School often compared to?
Raytown Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raytown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Raytown Central Middle School?
537 students attend Raytown Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Raytown Central Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raytown Central Middle School?
Raytown Central Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raytown Central Middle School offer ?
Raytown Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raytown Central Middle School part of?
Raytown Central Middle School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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