East Trails Middle School vs Highland Park Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Trails Middle School
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,051 students
Highland Park Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
| Measure | East Trails Middle School Lee's Summit, Missouri | Highland Park Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 392 | #79 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3276 of 15,369 | #5425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,051 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 70.3).
- •Highland Park Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 24.1%).
- •Highland Park Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •East Trails Middle School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 407.
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 East Trails Middle School better than Highland Park Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elem. ranks higher (79.2 vs 70.3 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 East Trails Middle School and Highland Park Elem.?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Trails Middle School: 1,051. Highland Park Elem.: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Trails Middle School and Highland Park Elem. rank in Missouri?
East Trails Middle School is 50th of 392 and Highland Park Elem. is 79th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).