PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE SCHOOL

PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII school district, located in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 885 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, PLEASANT LEA 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.

PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE School (PLMS), located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is a prominent part of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs aimed at developing the "whole child" during these formative adolescent years.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building strong community connections and promoting character development alongside academic achievement. Through the use of modern instructional technology and a commitment to collaborative learning, Pleasant Lea aims to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. By maintaining high expectations and providing a wealth of resources for both advanced learners and those needing extra support, PLMS strives to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging and reaches their full potential within a safe, inclusive environment.

For more information, contact PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE at (816) 986-1175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

630 W PERSEL
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64081-2810
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PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 885 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Total Students:
885
Teachers:
60.89
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
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 885 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.4%
Black or African American
11.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.