PRAIRIE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Prairie Star Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Blue Valley school district, located in Leawood, KS with about 542 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Prairie Star Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Prairie Star Middle School, located in Leawood, Kansas, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Blue Valley School District—a district consistently ranked among the best in the state—Prairie Star benefits from a robust academic curriculum and a community that strongly emphasizes educational excellence. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for the transition to high school.
Beyond its core academics, Prairie Star offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on creating a well-rounded experience, promoting character development alongside traditional studies. With its strong reputation, dedicated staff, and commitment to preparing students for future success, Prairie Star Middle remains a focal point for families in the Leawood area seeking a rigorous and engaging middle school experience.
For more information, contact Prairie Star Middle at (913) 239-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Leawood, KS 66224-9718
(913) 239-5600
PRAIRIE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Leawood, KS with about 542 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Blue Valley
- Total Students:
- 542
- Teachers:
- 38.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 542 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.8%
- Asian
- 13.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.