D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Raytown South Sr. High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 8211 STERLING AVE, Raytown, MO 64138
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 44% · Math 22% proficient · 26th percentile in Missouri
Graduation
C+
85% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
1,179
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%26/100reading 31st percentile, math 21st percentile among Missouri high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10085% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate85% (−3 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%37%reading +7 pts, math -6 pts68th percentile (list)
Black32%12%reading -2 pts, math -9 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%15%reading +7 pts, math -16 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading -5 pts, math -10 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8211 STERLING AVE
City Raytown
ZIP Code 64138
District 2926070
NCES School ID 292607001526
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64138

Understanding the community around Raytown South Sr. High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,226
Per Capita Income $30,643
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,600
Median Rent $1,083
Owner-Occupied 59.6%
Renter-Occupied 40.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Raytown South Sr. High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.1%
White 18.0%
Hispanic/Latino 14.9%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,179
Teachers (FTE) 63.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Raytown South Sr. High?
Raytown South Sr. High has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Raytown South Sr. High?
Raytown South Sr. High has 1,179 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Raytown South Sr. High serve?
Raytown South Sr. High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Raytown South Sr. High receive per student?
Raytown South Sr. High receives $16,391 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Raytown South Sr. High in 64138 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,819
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,459
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
40.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026