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Lakewood Middle School vs. Harmony Middle School

Should you attend Lakewood Middle School or Harmony Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lakewood Middle School
6601 Edgewater Drive
Overland Park, KS 66223
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Harmony Middle School
10101 W. 141st St.
Overland Park, KS 66221
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lakewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Harmony Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, Harmony Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas 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 Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
551 students
510 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakewood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harmony Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakewood Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harmony Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakewood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harmony Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#237 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 20%)
#197 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakewood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harmony Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in KS)
45%
(Top 30% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in KS)
57%
(Top 10% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
40-44%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakewood Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harmony Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
154
153
Grade 7 Students
193
179
Grade 8 Students
204
178

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harmony Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
% Asian
26%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakewood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harmony Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakewood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harmony Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakewood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harmony Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakewood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harmony Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakewood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harmony Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakewood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harmony Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakewood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harmony Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakewood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harmony Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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