For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 648 students in Peculiar, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Peculiar, MO is Raymore-peculiar South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peculiar, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Peculiar have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Peculiar, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Peculiar, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21001 South School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
11706 E 211th St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Peculiar, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Peculiar, MO include Raymore-peculiar South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Peculiar?
1 public middle schools are located in Peculiar.
What is the racial composition of students in Peculiar?
Peculiar public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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