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Lakewood Middle

6601 Edgewater Drive, Overland Park, KS 66223Blue Valley →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
585
Students
Total enrolled
$16,266
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 585 students in grades 06–08 in Overland Park, Kansas.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,266 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lakewood Middle is a large middle in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades 06–08 with 585 students. The district invests $16,266 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Lakewood Middle

585
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution286 male · 299 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 63 students
Student Composition
25%
56%
8%
Asian25%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201200001700

Academic Outcomes at Lakewood Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66223

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,266Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,266
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,157
Student Support$3,090
Administration$1,952
Operations$2,440
Other$1,627
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,266 spent per student, an estimated $7,206 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
48%
State government
47.4%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
4.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Valley Park ElementaryWolf Springs Elementary SchoolStanley ElementaryCedar Hills Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Aubry Bend Middle SchoolOxford MiddlePleasant Ridge MiddleBlue Valley Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Blue Valley West HighBlue Valley North HighBlue Valley HighBlue Valley Northwest High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBlue Valley →
Phone: (913)239-5800
NCES ID: 201200001700
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Overland Park seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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● 55 opp9% FRL
High
Blue Valley North High
1,414 students · 09–12
● 56 opp16% FRL
High
Blue Valley High
1,412 students · 09–12
● 55 opp11% FRL
High
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,344 students · 09–12
● 61 opp13% FRL
High
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,014 students · 09–12
● 51 opp7% FRL
Mid
Aubry Bend Middle School
819 students · 06–08
6% FRL
Elem
Valley Park Elementary
650 students · KG–05
● 56 opp17% FRL
Elem
Wolf Springs Elementary School
632 students · PK–05
● 50 opp7% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6601 Edgewater Drive, Overland Park, KS 66223
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.