Very Good
#579 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 26% in state
Summit Lakes Middle
Middle School · Lee's Summit R-vii · Lee's Summit, MO
A Lee's Summit R-vii middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3500 SW WINDEMERE DR, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
- Math 65% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Lakes Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Lakes 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$132,310
Median home value
$380,800
Median rent
$1,738/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64082; 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 | 2.9 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| East Trails Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Raymore-peculiar East MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Lees Summit AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 4.7 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
- #9 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
Summit Lakes Middle is listed in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Lakes Middle
Summit Lakes Middle is a public middle school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of Lee's Summit R-vii, serving approximately 1,033 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Lakes Middle
What grades does Summit Lakes Middle serve?
Summit Lakes Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Lakes Middle?
Summit Lakes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,033 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Lakes Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Lakes Middle rank in MO?
Summit Lakes Middle ranks #579 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Summit Lakes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Lakes Middle 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 Summit Lakes Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Lakes Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Summit Lakes Middle a charter school?
No, Summit Lakes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Lakes Middle a Title I school?
No, Summit Lakes Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Lakes Middle?
13.5% of students at Summit Lakes 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
- 1,033
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (816) 986-1375
- Area population (ZIP 64082)
- 19,729
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 64082; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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