D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Southwood Elem.

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8015 RAYTOWN RD, Raytown, MO 64138
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Missouri
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
A
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
368
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 24th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% 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 −27 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 proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−3 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
White65%65%reading +8 pts, math +12 pts78th percentile (list)
Black27%17%reading +1 pts, math -4 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts40th 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 8015 RAYTOWN RD
City Raytown
ZIP Code 64138
District 2926070
NCES School ID 292607001530
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64138

Understanding the community around Southwood Elem. 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 Southwood Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 45.9%
White 18.8%
Hispanic/Latino 16.3%
Two or More Races 15.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 368
Teachers (FTE) 27.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southwood Elem.?
Southwood Elem. has a Repit School Score of 46 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, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southwood Elem.?
Southwood Elem. has 368 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Southwood Elem. serve?
Southwood Elem. serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southwood Elem. receive per student?
Southwood Elem. receives $16,391 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southwood Elem. in 64138 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,819
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,459
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
40.4%

Other Schools in 64138

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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