Pleasant Lea Middle vs Summit Lakes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Lea Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
Summit Lakes Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Pleasant Lea Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri | Summit Lakes Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 392 | #22 of 392 |
| National rank | #3438 of 15,369 | #1696 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 905 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Lakes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 69.6).
- •Summit Lakes Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Summit Lakes Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Summit Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 29%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Summit Lakes Middle is the larger school with 1,005 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 Pleasant Lea Middle better than Summit Lakes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Lakes Middle ranks higher (78.7 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 Pleasant Lea Middle and Summit Lakes Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Lea Middle: 905. Summit Lakes Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Lea Middle and Summit Lakes Middle rank in Missouri?
Pleasant Lea Middle is 57th of 392 and Summit Lakes Middle is 22nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).