Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Trail Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Trail Middle School's student population of 605 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Trail Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Trail Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
15%
6%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Trail Middle School's ranking?
Pioneer Trail Middle School is ranked #920 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pioneer Trail Middle School often compared to?
Pioneer Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like California Trail Middle School, Prairie Trail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Trail Middle School?
605 students attend Pioneer Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pioneer Trail Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Trail Middle School?
Pioneer Trail Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Trail Middle School offer ?
Pioneer Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pioneer Trail Middle School part of?
Pioneer Trail Middle School is part of Olathe School District.
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