Serving 571 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Raytown Central Middle School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raytown Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raytown Central Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
45%
15%
White
30%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1743 out of 2,092 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 37% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Raytown Central Middle School?
571 students attend Raytown Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Raytown Central Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 13:1.
What grades does Raytown Central Middle School offer ?
Raytown Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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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