Prairie Star Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Leawood, Kansas 66224 · Blue Valley
#3 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#1221 of 15,369 nationally
About Prairie Star Middle
Prairie Star Middle is a public middle located in Leawood, in the Blue Valley school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 438 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 3rd of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (76th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 438.
There are 6 schools in Leawood; Prairie Star Middle ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prairie Star Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Prairie Star Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Prairie Star Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 247 m away
Mission Trail Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students · 1.8 km away
Overland Trail Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 2.7 km away
Lakewood Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 2.8 km away
Overland Trail Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 2.9 km away
Lakewood Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students · 3.0 km away
Sunrise Point Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 3.2 km away
Martin City Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
638 students · 3.6 km away
Leawood Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students · 4.1 km away
Stanley Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Great Bend Middle School
Great Bend · Public middle · Grades 7–8
438 students
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students
Eisenhower Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Tonganoxie Middle School
Tonganoxie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
Augusta Middle School
Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
Maize South Intermediate School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 5–6
431 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Star Middle a good school?
Prairie Star Middle has a Success Index (US) of 81.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #3 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prairie Star Middle rank in Kansas?
Prairie Star Middle ranks #3 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #1221 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Star Middle?
Prairie Star Middle had 438 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Star Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Star Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Star Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Star Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.