Prairie Star Middle

www.bluevalleyk12.org/psm

443 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

443

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Star Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	15
Black	10
Asian	75
Two or More	27
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
311 (70.2 %)
Asian
75 (16.9 %)
Two or More
27 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.4 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-5600
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/psm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 141

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 150