Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Delta Woods Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Delta Woods Middle serves the west part of Lees Summit, MO, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Delta Woods Middle School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delta Woods Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Woods Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
16%
15%
White
65%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta Woods Middle School's ranking?
Delta Woods Middle School is ranked #181 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Delta Woods Middle School often compared to?
Delta Woods Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Kinder Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Delta Woods Middle School?
831 students attend Delta Woods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Delta Woods Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delta Woods Middle School?
Delta Woods Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Delta Woods Middle School offer ?
Delta Woods Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delta Woods Middle School part of?
Delta Woods Middle School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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