Is Raytown Central Middle a good school?

Raytown Central Middle ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend Raytown Central Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Raytown Central Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Raytown Central Middle?

Students at Raytown Central Middle are 46% African American, 30% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Raytown Central Middle attend?

Students who attend Raytown Central Middle usually go on to attend Raytown South Senior High

Raytown Central Middle

Summary:

Raytown Central Middle is a public middle school in Raytown, Missouri, serving 564 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Raytown C-2 School District, which is ranked 327 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Raytown Central Middle faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American students (46.28%) compared to nearby schools, consistently low academic performance with proficiency rates well below state and district averages, and a high percentage of students from low-income households. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools, with a ranking between 355 and 386 out of 459 schools in the state over the past few years. This places Raytown Central Middle in the bottom 20-25% of middle schools in Missouri. The analysis reveals significant achievement gaps between racial subgroups, with proficiency rates for African American students much lower than their White peers.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Delta Woods Middle in the Blue Springs R-IV District, Raytown Central Middle's performance is starkly contrasted. Delta Woods Middle consistently ranks among the top 5% of Missouri middle schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates across all subject areas. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Raytown Central Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10601 E 59th St
Raytown, MO 64133-3429

(816) 268-7400

District: Raytown C-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,664

Students who attend Raytown Central Middle usually attend:

High:

Raytown South Senior High

Feeder schools for Raytown Central Middle:

Elementary:	Blue Ridge Elementary
	Norfleet Elementary
	Robinson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.3%

White:

30.1%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raytown Central Middle ranks worse than 84.1% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Raytown C-2 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Raytown Central Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.3%), White (30.1%), Hispanic (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Raytown C-2 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raytown Central Middle is 15, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Raytown C-2 School District! (See more...)

Compare Raytown Central Middle employs 37.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raytown Central Middle is $13,664, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Raytown C-2 School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Raytown Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Raytown Central Middle 386^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Raytown Central Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Raytown C-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Raytown C-2 327^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Raytown Central Middle

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Rank History for all students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	47.85	367^th	625	41.3%
2012	42.51	419^th	623	32.7%
2013	46.18	391^st	649	39.8%
2014	37.89	451^st	633	28.8%
2015	46.26	318^th	585	45.6%
2016	48.53	237^th	435	45.5%
2017	37.81	389^th	568	31.5%
2018	24.38	456^th	552	17.4%
2019	26.26	473^rd	587	19.4%
2021	24.22	355^th	454	21.8%
2022	23.52	367^th	459	20.0%
2023	19.09	386^th	459	15.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	21.09	68^th	79	13.9%
2019	46.24	47^th	98	52.0%
2022	19.52	42^nd	45	6.7%
2023	25.91	33^rd	44	25.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	29.42	53^rd	68	22.1%
2023	23.91	60^th	68	11.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.52	171^st	192	10.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.33	361^st	422	14.5%
2019	27.10	400^th	482	17.0%
2021	33.94	275^th	371	25.9%
2022	33.49	264^th	365	27.7%
2023	24.76	323^rd	382	15.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	42.45	113^th	204	44.6%
2021	35.48	129^th	195	33.8%
2022	32.32	130^th	187	30.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.95	88^th	104	15.4%
2019	43.60	94^th	121	22.3%
2021	12.18	40^th	44	9.1%
2022	35.72	36^th	44	18.2%
2023	26.05	42^nd	48	12.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.80	75^th	129	41.9%
2019	36.04	99^th	149	33.6%
2021	53.28	52^nd	135	61.5%
2022	42.95	81^st	148	45.3%
2023	37.42	98^th	153	35.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.28	74^th	96	22.9%
2019	44.62	75^th	130	42.3%
2021	20.51	64^th	67	4.5%
2022	28.60	61^st	78	21.8%
2023	25.84	61^st	74	17.6%

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Rank History for White students at Raytown Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	46.40	233^rd	479	51.4%
2019	51.73	223^rd	527	57.7%
2021	28.30	287^th	376	23.7%
2022	48.66	176^th	381	53.8%
2023	39.38	231^st	385	40.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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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Enrollment information for Raytown Central Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	288	209	17	35	2	n/a	n/a	551
2010	305	218	17	28	1	n/a	n/a	569
2011	272	216	11	49	4	3	25	580
2012	279	224	5	50	3	6	24	591
2013	265	216	5	57	1	9	30	583
2014	275	240	14	55	1	3	12	600
2015	280	246	12	58	2	1	27	626
2016	259	232	8	65	1	0	40	605
2017	229	245	7	63	2	1	40	587
2018	230	244	5	71	2	0	37	589
2019	184	284	4	76	3	0	48	599
2020	183	280	3	67	5	1	51	590
2021	171	250	5	69	4	0	54	553
2022	171	256	4	81	3	4	52	571
2023	170	261	3	74	2	2	52	564

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Raytown Central Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	551	35.7	15.4	46.5
2010	569	37.9	14.9	48.7
2011	580	31.4	18.4	49.1
2012	591	32.0	18.4	54.1
2013	583	34.9	16.6	60.7
2014	600	36.9	16.2	50.2
2015	626	40.0	15.6	62.5
2016	605	39.0	15.5	56.4
2017	587	38.8	15.1	65.2
2018	589	39.5	14.8	65.2
2019	599	41.6	14.3	61.3
2020	590	41.4	14.2	60.2
2021	553	40.0	13.8	61.3
2022	571	38.5	14.8	37.8
2023	564	37.4	15.0	64.2

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 Raytown Central Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	551	35.7	15.4	46.5
2010	569	37.9	14.9	48.7
2011	580	31.4	18.4	49.1
2012	591	32.0	18.4	54.1
2013	583	34.9	16.6	60.7
2014	600	36.9	16.2	50.2
2015	626	40.0	15.6	62.5
2016	605	39.0	15.5	56.4
2017	587	38.8	15.1	65.2
2018	589	39.5	14.8	65.2
2019	599	41.6	14.3	61.3
2020	590	41.4	14.2	60.2
2021	553	40.0	13.8	61.3
2022	571	38.5	14.8	37.8
2023	564	37.4	15.0	64.2

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 Raytown Central Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$444 (3.7%)	$11,699 (96.3%)	$12,143
2020	$629 (5.2%)	$11,538 (94.8%)	$12,168
2021	$1,121 (8.8%)	$11,642 (91.2%)	$12,763
2022	$3,006 (22.0%)	$10,658 (78.0%)	$13,664

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raytown Central Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 473^rd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 386^th of 459 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Raytown Central Middle)	30.3	15.9	14.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)	22	15.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown Central Middle)	30.2	22.9	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)	30.4	20.7	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raytown Central Middle)	19.2	16.1	3.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)	15.4	13.8	1.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown Central Middle)	37.4	27.5	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)	30.5	22.2	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raytown Central Middle)	12.8	4.9	7.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)	10.2	6.1	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Raytown Central Middle)	36.9	18.2	18.7%
8th Grade Science (Raytown C-2)	28	17.6	10.4%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown Central Middle)	40.8	27.6	13.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)	37.6	23.3	14.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	599	564	5.8%
African American	284	261	8.1%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	76	74	2.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	184	170	7.6%
Two or More Races	48	52	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.3%	64.2%	2.9%

Schools Near Raytown Central Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Raytown Central Middle	Public	6-8	10601 E 59th St	Raytown	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7400	564	37	15.0	64.2%	170 (30.1%)	261 (46.3%)	74 (13.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.2%)	19.1	386^th of 459 public middle schools	15.9%		23.5	367^th of 459 public middle schools	20.0%	19		15.9	16.1	4.9		18.2		22.9	27.5	27.6		$13,664	$3,006	$10,658
Raytown Middle	Public	6-8	4900 Pittman Rd	Kansas City	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7360	731	49	14.9	72.8%	144 (19.7%)	372 (50.9%)	131 (17.9%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (9.6%)	14.6	408^th of 459 public middle schools	11.1%		15.7	400^th of 459 public middle schools	12.9%	8		14.8	14.0	10.1		20.2		18.7	18.8	21.4		$13,632	$2,678	$10,954
South Middle	Public	6-8	8401 E 83rd St	Raytown	64138	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-7380	522	38	13.6	72.8%	84 (16.1%)	316 (60.5%)	72 (13.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	42 (8.0%)	13.3	413^th of 459 public middle schools	10.0%		15.1	405^th of 459 public middle schools	11.8%	8		16.1	10.8	2.3		13.6		22.1	21.6	21.1		$13,101	$3,013	$10,088
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle	Public	6-8	2800 S Hardy Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5380	875	55	15.9	79.8%	329 (37.6%)	135 (15.4%)	318 (36.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (10.1%)	23.2	369^th of 459 public middle schools	19.6%		16	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%	27		23.0	17.4	7.8		27.7		23.5	25.4	27.8		$10,704	$2,399	$8,305
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center	Public	8	11115 Bennington Ave	Kansas City	64134	Jackson County	Hickman Mills C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-7600	770	46	16.8	100.0%	60 (7.8%)	498 (64.7%)	138 (17.9%)	15 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	53 (6.9%)	6	446^th of 459 public middle schools	2.8%		7	437^th of 459 public middle schools	4.8%	9			7.0	4.7		9.8			11.4	9.0		$12,515	$3,442	$9,073
Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	6409 Agnes	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-4479	188	12	15.6	98.4%	5 (2.7%)	167 (88.8%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2.1	459^th of 459 public middle schools	0.0%		2.2	458^th of 459 public middle schools	0.2%	1			1.2			1.3			5.0	2.7		$16,418	$6,372	$10,046
Delta Woods Middle	Public	6-8	4401 NE Lakewood Way	Lees Summit	64064	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3580	793	48	16.5	23.0%	504 (63.6%)	118 (14.9%)	79 (10.0%)	32 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (6.8%)	91.5	22^nd of 459 public middle schools	95.2%		92.2	15^th of 459 public middle schools	96.7%	7		63.5	62.8	45.7		58.2		56.5	53.1	66.8	96.9	$11,183	$1,089	$10,094
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	3611 East Linwood	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2100	428	32	13.5	99.3%	29 (6.8%)	333 (77.8%)	58 (13.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	4.6	452^nd of 459 public middle schools	1.5%		4.7	449^th of 459 public middle schools	2.2%	3			5.0	3.5		7.2			6.4	10.0		$17,165	$2,832	$14,334
Brookside Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1815 East 63rd Street	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Brookside Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 531-2192	229	24	9.7	98.7%	5 (2.2%)	200 (87.3%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.6%)	32.1	324^th of 459 public middle schools	29.4%		27.5	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	26		17.1	14.1	42.8		26.9		14.3	20.5	49.2		$15,582	$4,147	$11,434
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	6401 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	566	50	11.2	73.7%	19 (3.4%)	453 (80.0%)	64 (11.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.4%)	62.8	151^st of 459 public middle schools	67.1%		41.8	276^th of 459 public middle schools	39.9%	125	25.3	49.6	57.4	47.4	23.2	23.1	17.2	37.3	34.8	41.8		$16,437	$2,515	$13,922

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