Summary:
The Raymore-Peculiar R-II school district in Raymore, Missouri, consists of 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district serves a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 23.71% to 43.24% across the schools.
The district has a range of school performance, with some standout schools like Timber Creek Elementary and Creekmoor Elementary ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. These high-performing schools demonstrate strong test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, with over 50% of students proficient or better in many grade levels. In contrast, other schools in the district, such as Raymore Elementary, perform well but not as exceptionally as the top-ranked schools.
The district faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5% and potential equity concerns due to the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools. However, the data suggests a correlation between higher per-student spending and better school performance, as measured by test scores and state rankings. Overall, the Raymore-Peculiar R-II school district has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with the top schools demonstrating strong academic results, particularly in math and science.
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