Is Raymore-Peculiar South Middle a good school?

Raymore-Peculiar South Middle ranks 178 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Raymore-Peculiar South Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 648 students attended Raymore-Peculiar South Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Raymore-Peculiar South Middle?

Students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle are 75% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

What high school do graduates of Raymore-Peculiar South Middle attend?

Students who attend Raymore-Peculiar South Middle usually go on to attend Raymore-Peculiar Senior High

Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Summary:

Raymore-Peculiar South Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II school district, located in Peculiar, Missouri. The school has 665 students and is currently ranked 178 out of 451 Missouri middle schools, with a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Raymore-Peculiar South Middle's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.1% to 45.7% in Math and ELA. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 82.1% is significantly higher than the district (34%) and state (41.5%) averages. The school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2021-2022 to 20.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average of 22.9%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, ranking 22nd out of 74 Missouri middle schools, while African American students and students with disabilities rank lower, at 53rd and 106th, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Raymore-Peculiar South Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly below its closest in-district counterpart, Raymore-Peculiar East Middle. However, the school lags behind higher-performing schools in the Lee's Summit R-VII district, such as East Trails Middle and Summit Lakes Middle, which rank significantly higher statewide. The school's spending per student has increased from $9,305 in 2020-2021 to $11,763 in 2021-2022, and its student-teacher ratio has improved from 15.5 in 2020-2021 to 12.3 in 2022-2023, suggesting a greater investment in the school's resources and smaller class sizes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078-7890

(816) 892-1550

District: Raymore-Peculiar R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,763

Students who attend Raymore-Peculiar South Middle usually attend:

High:

Raymore-Peculiar Senior High

Feeder schools for Raymore-Peculiar South Middle:

Elementary:	Bridle Ridge Elementary
	Peculiar Elementary
	Stonegate Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 648

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.3%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raymore-Peculiar South Middle ranks better than 60.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Raymore-Peculiar South Middle employs 56.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle is $11,763.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raymore-Peculiar South Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Raymore-Peculiar South Middle 178^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Raymore-Peculiar South Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Raymore-Peculiar R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Raymore-Peculiar R-II 127^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	63.14	180^th	587	69.3%
2021	59.62	173^rd	454	61.9%
2022	70.23	105^th	459	77.1%
2023	67.83	121^st	459	73.6%
2024	58.65	178^th	451	60.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.21	17^th	98	82.7%
2021	80.46	3^rd	31	90.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.26	126^th	192	34.4%
2024	40.41	106^th	194	45.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	51.71	200^th	482	58.5%
2021	45.38	200^th	371	46.1%
2022	58.85	125^th	365	65.8%
2023	49.31	188^th	382	50.8%
2024	37.25	251^st	378	33.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	58.95	77^th	204	62.3%
2021	29.55	150^th	195	23.1%
2022	54.63	73^rd	187	61.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	52.55	59^th	149	60.4%
2021	66.34	31^st	135	77.0%
2022	25.47	120^th	148	18.9%
2023	57.18	55^th	153	64.1%
2024	53.92	53^rd	144	63.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	55.49	50^th	130	61.5%
2021	49.59	31^st	67	53.7%
2022	49.93	31^st	78	60.3%
2023	64.01	21^st	74	71.6%
2024	60.89	22^nd	74	70.3%

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Rank History for White students at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	59.80	158^th	527	70.0%
2021	51.51	161^st	376	57.2%
2022	63.88	113^th	381	70.3%
2023	65.10	101^st	385	73.8%
2024	51.81	169^th	379	55.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	548	47	7	40	3	0	44	689
2020	568	38	4	47	3	0	37	697
2021	658	82	13	79	0	1	71	904
2022	543	50	8	50	2	1	42	696
2023	498	61	5	53	2	0	46	665
2024	488	48	6	52	2	1	51	648

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	689	47.1	14.6	31.9
2020	697	50.2	13.8	21.7
2021	904	58.1	15.5	29.2
2022	696	53.2	13.0	30.3
2023	665	53.8	12.3	35.9
2024	648	56.9	11.3	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	689	47.1	14.6	31.9
2020	697	50.2	13.8	21.7
2021	904	58.1	15.5	29.2
2022	696	53.2	13.0	30.3
2023	665	53.8	12.3	35.9
2024	648	56.9	11.3	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$283 (2.9%)	$9,566 (97.1%)	$9,848
2020	$502 (5.1%)	$9,268 (94.9%)	$9,770
2021	$738 (7.9%)	$8,567 (92.1%)	$9,305
2022	$1,187 (10.1%)	$10,577 (89.9%)	$11,763

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 180^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 121^st of 459 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	42.7	48.8	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	47.2	50.1	2.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	51.1	46.4	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	53	44.7	8.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	47.8	47.5	0.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	46.7	46.9	0.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	51.3	43.2	8.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	48.3	44.4	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	23.2	25.1	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	24	22.2	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	50	36.4	13.6%
8th Grade Science (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	50.9	37.1	13.8%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	52.5	50.2	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	53	50.8	2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Raymore-Peculiar South Middle)	90.6	88.1	2.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Raymore-Peculiar R-II)	55.1	40.5	14.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	689	665	3.5%
African American	47	61	29.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	40	53	32.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	548	498	9.1%
Two or More Races	44	46	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.9%	35.9%	4%

Schools Near Raymore-Peculiar South Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Raymore-Peculiar South Middle	Public	6-8	20501 S. School Road	Peculiar	64078	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 892-1550	648	57	11.3	25.6%	488 (75.3%)	48 (7.4%)	52 (8.0%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (7.9%)	58.7	178^th of 451 public middle schools	60.5%		67.8	121^st of 459 public middle schools	73.6%	57		41.4	44.0	26.1		30.3		35.7	45.7	44.1	82.1	$11,763	$1,187	$10,577
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle	Public	6-8	17509 E. State Route 58	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 388-4000	755	51	14.7	23.2%	516 (68.3%)	99 (13.1%)	67 (8.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (8.1%)	58.8	175^th of 451 public middle schools	61.2%		66.5	131^st of 459 public middle schools	71.5%	44		51.2	40.2	27.3		32.5		43.9	36.4	39.1	84.8	$10,676	$1,129	$9,547
Belton Middle School	Public	7-8	107 W. Pirate Parkway	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	No	(816) 489-7060	620	48	12.9	61.6%	346 (55.8%)	85 (13.7%)	117 (18.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (10.6%)	39.6	278^th of 451 public middle schools	38.4%		52.5	215^th of 459 public middle schools	53.2%	63			28.4	24.3		29.9			25.8	39.7		$12,312	$705	$11,607
Mill Creek Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	308 S Cleveland	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	No	(816) 348-1576	463	29	15.9	66.1%	260 (56.2%)	66 (14.3%)	85 (18.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.2%)								(n/a)	38.8	38.1			30.0		29.0	28.4				$13,025	$1,133	$11,891
Summit Lakes Middle	Public	6-8	3500 SW Windemere Dr	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1375	1,033	64	16.0	13.5%	714 (69.1%)	145 (14.0%)	78 (7.6%)	18 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (7.2%)	86	41^st of 451 public middle schools	90.9%		87.6	35^th of 459 public middle schools	92.4%	6		59.4	64.1	41.4		48.0		48.9	53.9	54.6	96.3	$12,622	$474	$12,148
Harrisonville Middle	Public	6-8	601 S Highland	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 380-7654	507	41	12.4	33.3%	439 (86.6%)	4 (0.8%)	32 (6.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	51.9	217^th of 451 public middle schools	51.9%		36.5	299^th of 459 public middle schools	34.9%	82		36.0	43.1	33.2		31.0		31.5	35.9	37.0	97.3	$10,817	$423	$10,394
Grandview Middle	Public	6-8	12650 Manchester	Grandview	64030	Jackson County	Grandview C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-5600	507	39	12.9	75.0%	71 (14.0%)	260 (51.3%)	135 (26.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.9%)	39.7	277^th of 451 public middle schools	38.6%		44	266^th of 459 public middle schools	42.0%	11		26.1	34.8	6.2		27.1		33.7	30.7	45.0	72.7	$13,661	$329	$13,332
Pleasant Lea Middle	Public	6-8	630 W Persel	Lees Summit	64081	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1175	931	68	13.6	27.9%	609 (65.4%)	107 (11.5%)	102 (11.0%)	22 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (9.6%)	75.4	85^th of 451 public middle schools	81.2%		70.6	102^nd of 459 public middle schools	77.8%	17		55.4	49.5	43.0		39.1		52.6	44.2	43.2	98.7	$12,748	$403	$12,345
Pleasant Hill Middle	Public	7-8	1301 Myrtle	Pleasant Hill	64080	Cass County	Pleasant Hill R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 540-2149	342	24	14.2	14.9%	307 (89.8%)	3 (0.9%)	19 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	78.4	74^th of 451 public middle schools	83.6%		82.1	57^th of 459 public middle schools	87.6%	17			59.0	49.9		48.4			35.6	51.1	73.4	$9,839	$845	$8,994
East Trails Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 SE Bailey Rd	Lees Summit	64081	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 986-2575	1,042	69	15.0	21.1%	719 (69.0%)	127 (12.2%)	86 (8.3%)	16 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	90 (8.6%)	80.1	68^th of 451 public middle schools	84.9%		80.5	64^th of 459 public middle schools	86.1%	4		56.9	55.6	43.2		41.5		49.8	49.6	47.0

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