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Schools in Greenwood · Lee's Summit R-VII School District

Greenwood’s public schools outscore 87% of Missouri districts

Math proficiency in Greenwood’s districts is 54%, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Greenwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#41of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
52%
▲ 9 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
54%
▲ 15 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 4 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.1K
▲ 4% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.5
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
10,232 students on the public path
In brief

Greenwood’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 199 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Greenwood’s, its schools beat 75%, lower than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,082 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Greenwood’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 87% of Missouri school districts, #41 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (199)Better than 75%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,306 test results and a graduating class of 1,458 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Greenwood’s students in the tested grades sat them (9,258 in math, 9,354 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Greenwood, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Greenwood Elem.Lee's Summit R-VII School DistrictA−
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB to A−
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A+

Greenwood’s public schools are run by Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which also serves Lake Lotawana, Lake Winnebago, Lee's Summit and Unity Village. Parts of Greenwood (2% of its land) are served by Pleasant Hill R-III instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lee's Summit R-VII School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 28 schools · 17,695 students · 14.5 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$15,082MO $14,569 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 43.2% · 9354 students tested
Math54%
State average 39.2% · 9258 students tested

Greenwood vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Greenwood’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GreenwoodALee's Summit R-VII
Lee's SummitALee's Summit R-VII

Every school in Greenwood

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Greenwoodby address
Greenwood Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
A−
300 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Greenwoodin other towns
East Trails Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lee's Summit
1,051 students16:1Rate it →
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lee's Summit
B
1,043 students14:1Rate it →
Summit Lakes Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lee's Summit
A−
1,005 students15:1Rate it →
Pleasant Lea Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lee's Summit
B+
905 students14:1Rate it →
Lee's Summit West High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lee's Summit
A+
1,999 students17:1Rate it →
Lee's Summit SR. High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lee's Summit
B+
1,989 students13:1Rate it →
Lee's Summit North High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lee's Summit
A
1,940 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Greenwood’s schools

Are Greenwood’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Greenwood children attend outscore 87% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #41 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Greenwood in?

Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,695 students in 28 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Greenwood are served by Pleasant Hill R-III.

Where do Greenwood kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Lee's Summit West High, Lee's Summit SR. High and Lee's Summit North High.

What is Greenwood’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Lee's Summit R-VII School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Greenwood spend per student?

$15,082 in Lee's Summit R-VII School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.