- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lee's Summit, MO
Summit Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Summit Lakes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291830002806
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Lakes Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Lakes Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Lakes Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830002806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Summit Lakes Middle held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 64.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 291830002806 · Lee's Summit, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 16.5:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students)
Summit Lakes Middle held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 64.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Summit Lakes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee's Summit W
Lee's Summit West High
1,999 students
- Lee's Summit S
Lee's Summit Sr. High
1,989 students
- Lee's Summit N
Lee's Summit North High
1,940 students
- East Trails Mi
East Trails Middle School
1,051 students
- Bernard C. Cam
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
1,043 students
- This school
Summit Lakes Middle
1,005 students
What this shows Summit Lakes Middle reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Lakes Middle compares
Summit Lakes Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 86% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Summit Lakes Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lee's Summit R-Vii reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Lakes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Lakes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Lee's Summit
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,005 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Lakes Middle
How many students attend Summit Lakes Middle?
Summit Lakes Middle has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lee's Summit, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,012 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Lakes Middle is 16.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Lakes Middle?
6.3% of students at Summit Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Summit Lakes Middle is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Lakes Middle?
Summit Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Lakes Middle rank among middle schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Lakes Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lee's Summit, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lee's Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Summit Lakes Middle, Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.