South Middle School vs. Raytown Middle School
Should you attend South Middle School or Raytown 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 510 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 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 16:1 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 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Raytown 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 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
510 students
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1952 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1871 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
174
206
Grade 7 Students
167
223
Grade 8 Students
169
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
55%
48%
% White
15%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%