East Trails Middle School vs Pleasant Lea Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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
Pleasant Lea Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
| Measure | East Trails Middle School Lee's Summit, Missouri | Pleasant Lea Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 392 | #57 of 392 |
| National rank | #3276 of 15,369 | #3438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,051 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.3 vs 69.6).
- •East Trails Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 29%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •East Trails Middle School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 905.
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 Pleasant Lea Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Trails Middle School and Pleasant Lea Middle?
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. Pleasant Lea Middle: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Trails Middle School and Pleasant Lea Middle rank in Missouri?
East Trails Middle School is 50th of 392 and Pleasant Lea Middle is 57th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).