SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE

3500 SW WINDEMERE DR
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082

slms.lsr7.org

1,005 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.

1,005

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	681
Hispanic	90
Black	139
Asian	19
Two or More	71
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
681 (67.8%)
Black
139 (13.8%)
Hispanic
90 (9.0%)
Two or More
71 (7.1%)
Asian
19 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
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)986-1375
Website:	http://slms.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 6 319

Grade 7 361

Grade 8 325