Lee's Summit R-VII serves 17,879 students across 29 schools in suburban Jackson County, Missouri. The district experienced minimal enrollment growth of 0.2% in the prior year, indicating relative stability in student population. With 1,251 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, which aligns closely with typical suburban district configurations.
The district operates a standard grade-level structure with 21 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools. Per-pupil spending stands at $7,431 annually, marginally below Missouri's state average of $7,465, representing a near-parity financial position statewide. The district's total operating budget is $304.4 million.
Revenue composition reflects a pattern typical of established suburban districts with substantial local funding. Local sources account for 68.8% of revenue, state funding provides 25.3%, and federal funding comprises 5.9%. This revenue distribution indicates moderate reliance on local property tax support combined with state and federal contributions.
As a suburban district in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Lee's Summit R-VII operates within a context of stable enrollment and moderate financial resources. The district's spending levels and revenue structure place it within range of state benchmarks, suggesting a district managing enrollment stability with conventional resource allocation patterns characteristic of mid-sized suburban systems in Missouri.
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Total Students
17,879
Schools
29
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,431
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MPI (Missouri Performance Index) measures student achievement on MAP assessments. Higher scores indicate better performance. Performance designations include: Meets/Exceeds Expectations, On Track, Approaching, and Needs Improvement.
About MSIP 6 Accountability
Missouri uses the Missouri School Improvement Program version 6 (MSIP 6) for district accountability. The APR (Annual Performance Report) score ranges from 0-100% and combines Performance metrics (70% weight) with Continuous Improvement metrics (30% weight). Performance metrics include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Success-Ready Students. Continuous Improvement includes Attendance, Kindergarten Readiness, and Data Compliance.