South Middle School vs. Raytown Central Middle School
Should you attend South Middle School or Raytown Central Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Raytown Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 6-8, South 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 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 537 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 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
533 students
537 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1931 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1812 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
176
161
Grade 7 Students
169
187
Grade 8 Students
188
189
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
61%
47%
% White
15%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
