Raytown Central Middle School
Tel:
(816)268-7400
- Raytown Central Middle School serves 587 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Raytown Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Raytown Central Middle School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 587 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Raytown Central Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Raytown Central Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1475 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 6% |
| Black | 42% | 16% |
| White | 40% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Raytown C-2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Raytown Central Middle School is Raytown Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Raytown Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blue Ridge Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Raytown Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1540 students
0.3 miles
6019 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816)268-7300 0.3 9-12 1540 - Kansas City Blue Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 378 students
1.2 miles
6410 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816)268-7200 1.2 K-5 378 - Kansas City Laurel Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 461 students
1.2 miles
5401 Lane
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816)268-7230 1.2 K-5 461 - Kansas City New Trails Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 548 students
1.2 miles
6325 Hunter Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816)268-7430 1.2 PK 548 - Kansas City Robinson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 424 students
1.2 miles
6707 Woodson Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816)268-7260 1.2 K-5 424
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