Leawood Middle vs Prairie Star Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leawood Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
Prairie Star Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
| Measure | Leawood Middle Leawood, Kansas | Prairie Star Middle Leawood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 205 | #3 of 205 |
| National rank | #3005 of 15,369 | #1221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| city | Leawood | Leawood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Star Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 71.6).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Leawood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 8.7%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Leawood Middle is the larger school with 493 students compared with 438.
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 Leawood Middle better than Prairie Star Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Star Middle ranks higher (81.7 vs 71.6 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 Leawood Middle and Prairie Star Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Leawood and Leawood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leawood Middle: 493. Prairie Star Middle: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leawood Middle and Prairie Star Middle rank in Kansas?
Leawood Middle is 10th of 205 and Prairie Star Middle is 3rd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).