Serving 488 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 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RAYTOWN CENTRAL MIDDLE serves the southeast part of Kansas City, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, reaching up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raytown Central Middle School's student population of 488 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Raytown Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raytown Central Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
49%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
23%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raytown Central Middle School's ranking?
Raytown Central Middle School is ranked #1812 out of 2,076 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
488 students attend Raytown Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Raytown Central Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 12% 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 14:1, 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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