Lee's Summit R-vii School District
School District · Lee's Summit, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
28
18 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
17,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
28
18 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
17,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Lee's Summit R-vii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lee's Summit R-vii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lee's Summit Sr. High
Lee's Summit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunset Valley Elem.
Lee's Summit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lee's Summit West High
Lee's Summit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#272 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,841
+$1,314 vs Missouri median
District size
17,797 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Lee's Summit R-vii ranks #272 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Lee's Summit R-vii's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lee's Summit Sr. High (7.9/10), Sunset Valley Elem. (7.9/10), and Lee's Summit West High (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lee's Summit R-vii schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lee's Summit R-vii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee's Summit Sr. High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunset Valley Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lee's Summit West High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Greenwood Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Richardson Elem. | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Westview Elem. | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Lee's Summit Elem. | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Bernard C. Campbell Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | East Trails Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Summit Lakes Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lee's Summit R-vii
Lee's Summit R-vii is a Lee's Summit, Missouri school district serving 28 schools.The district educates 17,797 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $13,841 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Lee's Summit R-vii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lee's Summit Sr. High, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lee's Summit R-vii students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lee's Summit R-vii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lee's Summit R-vii with test data.
Schools in Lee's Summit R-vii
28 schoolsElementary Schools18
Middle Schools4
High Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Lee's Summit
- Total Enrollment
- 17,797
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,214
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lee's Summit R-vii?
Lee's Summit R-vii has 28 schools in total — 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lee's Summit R-vii?
The average composite rating for Lee's Summit R-vii is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lee's Summit R-vii?
Lee's Summit R-vii's district-level spending was $13,841 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee's Summit R-vii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lee's Summit R-vii is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lee's Summit R-vii?
Lee's Summit Sr. High is the highest-rated school in Lee's Summit R-vii with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lee's Summit R-vii?
Across schools in Lee's Summit R-vii with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lee's Summit R-vii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Lee's Summit R-vii has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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