Very Good
#580 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 26% in state
East Trails Middle School
Middle School · Lee's Summit R-vii · Lee's Summit, MO
A Lee's Summit R-vii middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 SE Bailey Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081
- Math 51% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Trails Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 12 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Trails Middle School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lee's Summit), 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
$103,490
Median home value
$333,400
Median rent
$1,449/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Lea MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| R-7 Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Summit Lakes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Lees Summit AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee's Summit R-vii
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #10 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Trails Middle School is listed in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Trails Middle School
East Trails Middle School is a public middle school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of Lee's Summit R-vii, serving approximately 1,042 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Trails Middle School
What grades does East Trails Middle School serve?
East Trails Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Trails Middle School?
East Trails Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,042 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Trails Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Trails Middle School rank in MO?
East Trails Middle School ranks #580 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Trails Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Trails Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 East Trails Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Trails Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is East Trails Middle School a charter school?
No, East Trails Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Trails Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Trails Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Trails Middle School?
21.1% of students at East Trails Middle School 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
- 1,042
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (816) 986-2575
- Area population (ZIP 64081)
- 25,293
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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