PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE

plms.lsr7.org

938 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

938

Total Students

67.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	631
Hispanic	95
Black	114
Asian	26
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
631 (67.3 %)
Black
114 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
95 (10.1 %)
Two or More
69 (7.4 %)
Asian
26 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Phone:	(816)986-1175
Website:	http://plms.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 291

Grade 7 338

Grade 8 309