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Best Public Schools in Lees Summit, MO


At a glance
31
Schools
18,548
Students
4
Districts
4
5-star schools
Top rankedVoy Spears Junior Elementary9th of 900 Missouri elementary schools
Biggest riser
Westview Elementary up 94 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lee's Summit Elementary 9.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Lee's Summit, Missouri is home to 31 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lee's Summit R-VII school district. The district is well-regarded, ranking 77 out of 367 districts in Missouri and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Lee's Summit West High School is ranked 13th out of 367 Missouri high schools and has a 5-star rating, with high proficiency rates, a 92.4% graduation rate, and a low 1.1% dropout rate. Summit Lakes Middle School is ranked 54th out of 438 Missouri middle schools and has a 4-star rating, with strong performance on state assessments. At the elementary level, Voy Spears Junior Elementary and Chapel Lakes Elementary are both ranked in the top 30 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and have 5-star ratings.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between schools, with some struggling to meet proficiency standards, particularly those with higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the need to address equity issues and ensure all students in the Lee's Summit R-VII district have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. The district's alternative schools also face unique challenges, with higher chronic absenteeism and lower test scores, indicating a need for additional support and resources in these settings.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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