Cedar Creek Elem. vs Pleasant Lea Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Creek Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
Pleasant Lea Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
| Measure | Cedar Creek Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Pleasant Lea Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,159 | #57 of 392 |
| National rank | #4349 of 50,301 | #3438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 487 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Creek Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 69.6).
- •Cedar Creek Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Cedar Creek Elem. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Cedar Creek Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 29%).
- •Cedar Creek Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle is the larger school with 905 students compared with 487.
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 Cedar Creek Elem. better than Pleasant Lea Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Creek Elem. ranks higher (81.1 vs 69.6 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 Cedar Creek Elem. and Pleasant Lea Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Creek Elem.: 487. Pleasant Lea Middle: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Creek Elem. and Pleasant Lea Middle rank in Missouri?
Cedar Creek Elem. is 62nd of 1,159 and Pleasant Lea Middle is 57th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).