Serving 915 students in grades 7-8, Summit Lakes Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Lakes Middle School's student population of 915 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
915 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Lakes Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Lakes Middle School is 0.44, which is less 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
#273 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Summit Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Summit Lakes Middle School is ranked #273 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Summit Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Summit Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin City Elementary School, Moreland Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Summit Lakes Middle School?
915 students attend Summit Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Summit Lakes Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Lakes Middle School?
Summit Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summit Lakes Middle School offer ?
Summit Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Summit Lakes Middle School part of?
Summit Lakes Middle School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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