Chisholm Trail Middle School

Chisholm Trail Middle School serves 574 students in grades 6-8 in Olathe, Kansas, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking 143rd out of 1,298 Kansas schools, the school places in the 89th percentile statewide. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics where 55% of students score proficient or above across all grade levels.

In English Language Arts and reading, 39% of students achieve proficiency. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Chisholm Trail maintains a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention and instruction. Students benefit from the school's location in an affluent and well-educated community within Johnson County.

The surrounding 66062 ZIP code area has a median household income of $111,902 and a low poverty rate of just 5.3%. More than half of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an environment that values education and academic achievement. Chisholm Trail Middle School sits in a large suburban setting on West 159th Street, positioned within a thriving community where the median home value reaches $321,700, reflecting the area's desirability and stability for families seeking quality educational opportunities.