Lee's Summit West High vs Pleasant Lea Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee's Summit West High
Lee's Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students
Pleasant Lea Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
| Measure | Lee's Summit West High Lee's Summit, Missouri | Pleasant Lea Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 497 | #57 of 392 |
| National rank | #2043 of 16,910 | #3438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,999 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 1,999 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee's Summit West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 69.6).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 29%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Lee's Summit West High is the larger school with 1,999 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 Lee's Summit West High better than Pleasant Lea Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lee's Summit West High ranks higher (75.5 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 Lee's Summit West High and Pleasant Lea Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee's Summit West High: 1,999. Pleasant Lea Middle: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee's Summit West High and Pleasant Lea Middle rank in Missouri?
Lee's Summit West High is 32nd of 497 and Pleasant Lea Middle is 57th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).