Lakewood Middle

6601 Edgewater Drive
Overland Park, KS 66223

www.bluevalleyk12.org/lkm

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lakewood Middle School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a key component of the highly regarded Blue Valley School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus is known for maintaining the district’s tradition of excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Lakewood Middle School encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. These programs are designed to help students discover their unique talents and build a strong sense of community. With a focus on partnership between home and school, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure each student feels valued, challenged, and equipped with the tools necessary for long-term success.

585

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	49
Black	31
Asian	145
Two or More	32

White
328 (56.1 %)
Asian
145 (24.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (8.4 %)
Two or More
32 (5.5 %)
Black
31 (5.3 %)

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)239-5800
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/lkm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
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 6 189

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 199