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

Lake Lotawana’s public schools outscore 87% of Missouri districts

Math proficiency in Lake Lotawana’s districts is 54%, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lake Lotawana, 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.

#44of 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
2
10,444 students on the public path
In brief

Lake Lotawana’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 33 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lake Lotawana’s, its schools beat 52%, 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 ↓

Choice beyond the district

Summit View Adventist School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Lake Lotawana’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 87% of Missouri school districts, #44 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 (33)Better than 52%
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 Lake Lotawana’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 Lake Lotawana, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Mason 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+

Lake Lotawana’s public schools are run by Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which also serves Greenwood, Lake Winnebago, Lee's Summit and Unity Village. 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

Lake Lotawana vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Lake LotawanaALee's Summit R-VII
Blue SpringsABlue Springs R-IV
Lone JackB−Lone Jack C-6
Lee's SummitALee's Summit R-VII

Every school in Lake Lotawana

9 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 Lake Lotawanaby address
Mason Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Lee's Summit
A−
512 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Lake Lotawanain 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 →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Summit View Adventist School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Lees Summit
Private · Religious
27 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Lake Lotawana’s schools

Are Lake Lotawana’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lake Lotawana children attend outscore 87% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #44 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lake Lotawana in?

Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,695 students in 28 schools (2024–25).

Where do Lake Lotawana 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 Lake Lotawana’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 Lake Lotawana 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.

Are there private schools in Lake Lotawana?

Yes: Summit View Adventist School (religious, grades PK–8, 27 students).

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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.