Summary:
The 64082 zip code in Missouri is home to a single standout middle school, Summit Lakes Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Missouri middle schools over the past 3 years. This Lee's Summit R-Vii district school boasts strong academic performance, with students scoring well above state and district averages on MAP tests across multiple subjects and grade levels.
A particular highlight is Summit Lakes Middle School's impressive performance in Algebra I, with 98.1% of students scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2%, compared to the state average. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a lower percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch at 13.46%, suggesting a more affluent community.
While Summit Lakes Middle School is a standout performer, further analysis of the school's data would be necessary to ensure equitable outcomes for all students, as the available information does not provide insight into achievement gaps or the performance of specific student subgroups. Additionally, the school's 8th grade math proficiency rate of 43.3% is lower than its 6th and 7th grade performance, which could be an area for improvement.
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