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#284 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 22% in state

Overland Trail Middle

Middle School · Blue Valley · Overland Park, KS

A Blue Valley middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6201 W. 133rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209

  • Math 63% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$12,518
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Overland Trail Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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

23.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Overland Trail Middle 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,951/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), 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

$148,081

Median home value

$554,300

Median rent

$1,465/mo

College educated

74.6%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66209; 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

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Harmony MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.46–82.6 mi510Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Blue Valley

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#26 of 35
District spending per student
$12,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Overland Trail Middle is listed in Blue Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Overland Trail Middle

Overland Trail Middle is a public middle school in Overland Park, KS, part of Blue Valley, serving approximately 562 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Overland Trail Middle

What grades does Overland Trail Middle serve?

Overland Trail Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Overland Trail Middle?

Overland Trail Middle has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Overland Trail Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Overland Trail Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Overland Trail Middle rank in KS?

Overland Trail Middle ranks #284 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Overland Trail Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Overland Trail Middle 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 Overland Trail Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Overland Trail Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Overland Trail Middle a charter school?

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

Is Overland Trail Middle a Title I school?

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

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

23.3% of students at Overland Trail Middle 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
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 66209)
20,201
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
46.4
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 66209; 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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