SOUTH MIDDLE

www.raytownschools.org

522 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School is a public school located in Raytown, Missouri, serving students within the Raytown Quality Schools district. As part of a suburban district in the Greater Kansas City area, the school focuses on the transitional middle school years, providing a structured academic environment designed to support students as they move from elementary education to high school preparation. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Raytown community, sharing the district’s commitment to providing diverse learning opportunities and technology-rich classrooms. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside extracurricular activities, South Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its student body for success in their future academic endeavors. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the official district website at [www.raytownschools.org](http://www.raytownschools.org).

522

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	72
Black	316
Asian	5
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	3

Black
316 (60.5 %)
White
84 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
72 (13.8 %)
Two or More
42 (8.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	RAYTOWN C-2
Phone:	(816)268-7380
Website:	http://www.raytownschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 162

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 184