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LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII

Missouri · Public School District
27
Schools
16,786
Students
$20,401
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
19.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII is a public school district in Missouri serving 16,786 students across 27 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,401 is above average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (27)
Elementary Schools18 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CEDAR CREEK ELEM.KG–05506
GREENWOOD ELEM.KG–05333
HAWTHORN HILL ELEM.KG–05405
HAZEL GROVE ELEM.KG–05341
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM.KG–05463
LEE'S SUMMIT ELEM.KG–05222
LONGVIEW FARM ELEM.KG–05408
MASON ELEM.KG–05485
MEADOW LANE ELEM.KG–05460
PLEASANT LEA ELEM.KG–05350
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.KG–05572
RICHARDSON ELEM.KG–05442
SUMMIT POINTE ELEM.KG–05536
SUNSET VALLEY ELEM.KG–05305
TRAILRIDGE ELEM.KG–05461
UNDERWOOD ELEM.KG–05521
WESTVIEW ELEM.KG–05294
WOODLAND ELEM.KG–05416
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE06–081,067
PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE06–08938
SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE06–081,012
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HILLTOP SCHOOL05–1219
LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGH09–122,007
LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH09–121,920
LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH09–121,992
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.PK–PK311
MILLER PARK CENTERKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,401+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
65%
State
26.8%
Local (property tax)
65.5%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
16,786
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,401 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII?
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII has 27 public schools, serving a total of 16,786 students.
What is the graduation rate for LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII spend per student?
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII spends $20,401 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII?
20% of students in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII?
No, LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII serve?
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII?
The median opportunity score across schools in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.