Lee's Summit Elem. vs Pleasant Lea Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee's Summit Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
Pleasant Lea Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
| Measure | Lee's Summit Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Pleasant Lea Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #684 of 1,159 | #57 of 392 |
| National rank | #26609 of 50,301 | #3438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 205 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Lea Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 47.8).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 60.5%).
- •Lee's Summit Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.7).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle is the larger school with 905 students compared with 205.
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 Lee's Summit Elem. better than Pleasant Lea Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Lea Middle ranks higher (69.6 vs 47.8 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 Lee's Summit Elem. and Pleasant Lea Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee's Summit Elem.: 205. Pleasant Lea Middle: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee's Summit Elem. and Pleasant Lea Middle rank in Missouri?
Lee's Summit Elem. is 684th of 1,159 and Pleasant Lea Middle is 57th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).