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#2193 of 2,221 schools in MO
Osage Trail Middle
Middle School · Fort Osage R-i · Independence, MO
A Fort Osage R-i middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25102 E. US 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64056
- Math 33% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Osage Trail Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Osage Trail Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$68,696
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Fort Osage R-i
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Osage Trail Middle is listed in FORT OSAGE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Osage Trail Middle
Osage Trail Middle is a public middle school in Independence, MO, part of Fort Osage R-i, serving approximately 724 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,193 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Osage Trail Middle
What grades does Osage Trail Middle serve?
Osage Trail Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Osage Trail Middle?
Osage Trail Middle has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage Trail Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage Trail Middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Osage Trail Middle rank in MO?
Osage Trail Middle ranks #2,193 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Osage Trail Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Osage Trail Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Osage Trail Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Osage Trail Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Osage Trail Middle a charter school?
No, Osage Trail Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Osage Trail Middle a Title I school?
No, Osage Trail Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osage Trail Middle?
46.3% of students at Osage 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 724
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (816) 650-7151
- Area population (ZIP 64056)
- 17,608
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64056; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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