Very Good
#351 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Sunset Valley Elem.
Elementary School · Lee's Summit R-vii · Lee's Summit, MO
A Lee's Summit R-vii elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1850 SE RANSON ROAD, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
- Math 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Valley Elem. score 49% 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 is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunset Valley Elem. 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Highland Park Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 419 | 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.
Lee's Summit R-vii
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Sunset Valley Elem. is listed in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Valley Elem.
Sunset Valley Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of Lee's Summit R-vii, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Valley Elem.
What grades does Sunset Valley Elem. serve?
Sunset Valley Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Valley Elem.?
Sunset Valley Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Valley Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Valley Elem. is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Valley Elem. rank in MO?
Sunset Valley Elem. ranks #351 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sunset Valley Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Valley Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sunset Valley Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Valley Elem. has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Valley Elem. a charter school?
No, Sunset Valley Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Valley Elem. a Title I school?
No, Sunset Valley Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Valley Elem.?
20.4% of students at Sunset Valley Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (816) 986-4240
- 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.
- 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
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