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#281 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 22% in state

Mission Trail Middle School

Middle School · Olathe · Olathe, KS

An Olathe middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1001 N. Persimmon Drive, Olathe, KS 66061

  • Math 62% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$14,315
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at Mission Trail Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

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

Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mission 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$109,110

Median home value

$337,400

Median rent

$1,228/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66061; 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
Summit Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.76–81.8 mi562Compare →
Oregon Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.1 mi638Compare →
Prairie Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.66–83.2 mi737Compare →
Santa Fe Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–83.9 mi617Compare →

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
#23 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

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

About Mission Trail Middle School

Mission Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 699 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mission Trail Middle School

What grades does Mission Trail Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Mission Trail Middle School?

Mission Trail Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mission Trail Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mission Trail Middle School rank in KS?

Mission Trail Middle School ranks #281 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Mission Trail Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mission Trail Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Mission Trail Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Trail Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Mission Trail Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Mission Trail Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

13.0% of students at Mission 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
699
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
Area population (ZIP 66061)
67,510
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
36.8
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 66061; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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