Serving 1,033 students in grades 6-8, Summit Lakes Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Lakes Middle School's student population of 1,033 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,033 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Lakes Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Lakes Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
69%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Summit Lakes Middle School is ranked #182 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Summit Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Summit Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin City Elementary School, Moreland Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Summit Lakes Middle School?
1,033 students attend Summit Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Summit Lakes Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Lakes Middle School?
Summit Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Lakes Middle School offer ?
Summit Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Lakes Middle School part of?
Summit Lakes Middle School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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