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#228 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 18% in state

Leawood Middle

Middle School · Blue Valley · Leawood, KS

A Blue Valley middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2410 W. 123rd St., Leawood, KS 66209

  • Math 71% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$12,518
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Leawood Middle score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Leawood Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,582/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leawood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,081

Median home value

$554,300

Median rent

$1,465/mo

College educated

74.6%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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The Daniel AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9PK–122.2 mi188Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Blue Valley

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#24 of 35
District spending per student
$12,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leawood Middle is listed in Blue Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leawood Middle

Leawood Middle is a public middle school in Leawood, KS, part of Blue Valley, serving approximately 490 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leawood Middle

What grades does Leawood Middle serve?

Leawood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Leawood Middle?

Leawood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leawood Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Leawood Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leawood Middle rank in KS?

Leawood Middle ranks #228 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Leawood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Leawood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Leawood Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leawood Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leawood Middle a charter school?

No, Leawood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leawood Middle a Title I school?

No, Leawood Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leawood Middle?

7.6% of students at Leawood Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 66209)
20,201
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
46.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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