SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE

3500 SW WINDEMERE DR
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082

slms.lsr7.org

1,012 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Summit Lakes Middle School is a public school serving grades 6–8 within the Lee's Summit R-VII School District in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Located on SW Windemere Drive, the school is situated in a growing suburban community and is part of a highly regarded district known for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student support. As a middle school, it focuses on the transitional needs of adolescents, offering a structured environment that balances core academic rigor with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school’s official website, slms.lsr7.org, highlights a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to foster student engagement beyond the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the larger Lee's Summit school system, Summit Lakes Middle emphasizes preparation for high school, promoting a culture of community, inclusion, and academic achievement. It serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a strong focus on building a supportive foundation for its diverse student body.

1,012

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	706
Hispanic	77
Black	141
Asian	15
Two or More	73

White
706 (69.8 %)
Black
141 (13.9 %)
Hispanic
77 (7.6 %)
Two or More
73 (7.2 %)
Asian
15 (1.5 %)

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)986-1375
Website:	http://slms.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,012
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 313

Grade 7 347

Grade 8 352