- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raytown, MO
South Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292607001524
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Raytown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Raytown, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
South Middle held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 292607001524 · Raytown, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 13.4:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students)
South Middle held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raytown Sr. Hi
Raytown Sr. High
1,280 students
- Raytown South
Raytown South Sr. High
1,089 students
- Raytown Middle
Raytown Middle
667 students
- This school 510
South Middle
510 students
- Raytown Centra 488
Raytown Central Middle
488 students
- Little Blue El 379
Little Blue Elementary
379 students
What this shows South Middle reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle compares
South Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
White 14.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, South Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Raytown C-2 reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown South Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raytown Central Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Blue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle
How many students attend South Middle?
South Middle has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raytown, MO. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Middle?
63.8% of students at South Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Middle is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Raytown, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle?
South Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Middle rank among public schools in Raytown?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Raytown, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Raytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Raytown C-2?
Besides South Middle, Raytown C-2 also operates Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students), Raytown South Sr. High (1,089 students), and Raytown Middle (667 students). See the Raytown C-2 district page for the complete list.