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#362 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 28% in state

Frontier Trail Middle School

Middle School · Olathe · Olathe, KS

An Olathe middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15300 W 143rd Street, Olathe, KS 66062

  • Math 54% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,315
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Frontier Trail Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frontier Trail Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olathe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,248

Median home value

$342,700

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
California Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–81.4 mi584Compare →
Indian Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.36–82.0 mi563Compare →
Pioneer Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–82.0 mi582Compare →
Chisholm Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–82.2 mi574Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Olathe

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#30 of 51
District spending per student
$14,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frontier Trail Middle School is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frontier Trail Middle School

Frontier Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 666 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frontier Trail Middle School

What grades does Frontier Trail Middle School serve?

Frontier Trail Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Frontier Trail Middle School?

Frontier Trail Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Trail Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Trail Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frontier Trail Middle School rank in KS?

Frontier Trail Middle School ranks #362 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Frontier Trail Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frontier Trail Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frontier Trail Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Trail Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Frontier Trail Middle School a charter school?

No, Frontier Trail Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frontier Trail Middle School a Title I school?

No, Frontier Trail Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Trail Middle School?

26.4% of students at Frontier Trail Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
666
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
Area population (ZIP 66062)
77,794
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
36.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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