Raymore-Peculiar East Middle vs Summit Lakes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle
Raymore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
Summit Lakes Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Raymore-Peculiar East Middle Raymore, Missouri | Summit Lakes Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 392 | #22 of 392 |
| National rank | #5106 of 15,369 | #1696 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Raymore | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Lakes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 61.7).
- •Summit Lakes Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Summit Lakes Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Summit Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 21.8%).
- •Summit Lakes Middle is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 789.
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 Raymore-Peculiar East Middle better than Summit Lakes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Lakes Middle ranks higher (78.7 vs 61.7 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 Raymore-Peculiar East Middle and Summit Lakes Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Raymore and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle: 789. Summit Lakes Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Raymore-Peculiar East Middle and Summit Lakes Middle rank in Missouri?
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle is 111th of 392 and Summit Lakes Middle is 22nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).