Serving 966 students in grades 7-8, Pleasant Lea Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Lea Middle School's student population of 966 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
966 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Lea Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lea Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
69%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Lea Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Lea Middle School is ranked #707 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lea Middle School?
966 students attend Pleasant Lea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pleasant Lea Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lea Middle School?
Pleasant Lea Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lea Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Lea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pleasant Lea Middle School part of?
Pleasant Lea Middle School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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