Lansing Middle 6-8 vs Pleasant Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lansing Middle 6-8
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students
Pleasant Ridge Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Lansing Middle 6-8 Lansing, Kansas | Pleasant Ridge Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 205 | #13 of 205 |
| National rank | #6716 of 15,369 | #3326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 54% |
| city | Lansing | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 54.3).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 35.9%).
- •Lansing Middle 6-8 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle is the larger school with 581 students compared with 580.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lansing Middle 6-8 better than Pleasant Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Ridge Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 54.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lansing Middle 6-8 and Pleasant Ridge Middle?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lansing Middle 6-8: 580. Pleasant Ridge Middle: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lansing Middle 6-8 and Pleasant Ridge Middle rank in Kansas?
Lansing Middle 6-8 is 38th of 205 and Pleasant Ridge Middle is 13th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).