Highland Park Elem. vs Sunset Valley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Sunset Valley Elem.
Lees Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Sunset Valley Elem. Lees Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,159 | #148 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5425 of 50,301 | #8175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lees Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 74.7).
- •Highland Park Elem. does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Highland Park Elem. does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Highland Park Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 23.2%).
- •Sunset Valley Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Highland Park Elem. is the larger school with 407 students compared with 310.
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 Highland Park Elem. better than Sunset Valley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elem. ranks higher (79.2 vs 74.7 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 Highland Park Elem. and Sunset Valley Elem.?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lees Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elem.: 407. Sunset Valley Elem.: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elem. and Sunset Valley Elem. rank in Missouri?
Highland Park Elem. is 79th of 1,159 and Sunset Valley Elem. is 148th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).