School Overview
Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School, located in Peculiar, Missouri, is one of the middle-level educational facilities serving the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transition years of early adolescence, typically serving grades 6 through 8. As part of a growing suburban school district, the institution emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of exploratory electives designed to help students discover their personal interests and talents.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school places a strong focus on fostering a positive, supportive community environment. Raymore-Peculiar South Middle encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs, which are intended to develop leadership skills and personal responsibility. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to maintain high academic standards while providing the social-emotional support necessary to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.
665
Total Students
53.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White498
Hispanic53
Black61
Asian5
Two or More46
American Indian2
  • White
    498 (74.9 %)
  • Black
    61 (9.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II
Phone: (816)892-1550
Website: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41
Grades Taught
Grade 6 204
Grade 7 249
Grade 8 212

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6204
Grade 7249
Grade 8212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32348.6%
Male34251.4%