Best Public Schools in Raymore, MO

The city of Raymore, Missouri is home to 8 schools in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II school district, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district serve a diverse population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the range in free/reduced lunch rates from 18.96% to 33.24%.

Among the standout schools in the district are Timber Creek Elementary and Creekmoor Elementary, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state. These two schools have the highest proficiency rates in mathematics and science compared to the other schools in the district. In contrast, some elementary schools like Stonegate Elementary and Eagle Glen Elementary struggle to keep up, with lower test scores and lower state rankings.

The district's lone middle school, Raymore-Peculiar East Middle, has a 3-star rating and ranks in the top 30% of Missouri middle schools. However, the district as a whole faces a challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.5% across all schools, which is on the higher end compared to state averages. The per-student spending also varies across the schools, ranging from $10,676 to $12,545, which may contribute to the performance differences observed.