Leawood Middle vs Valley Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.7 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
Valley Park Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
| Measure | Leawood Middle Leawood, Kansas | Valley Park Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 205 | #13 of 686 |
| National rank | #3005 of 15,369 | #2333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| city | Leawood | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 71.6).
- •Valley Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Valley Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Leawood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 18.8%).
- •Valley Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Valley Park Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 493.
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 Valley Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Park Elementary ranks higher (85.3 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 Valley Park Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Leawood and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leawood Middle: 493. Valley Park Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leawood Middle and Valley Park Elementary rank in Kansas?
Leawood Middle is 10th of 205 and Valley Park Elementary is 13th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).