East Trails Middle School serves 1,051 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Trails Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
East Trails Middle School's student population of 1,051 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,051 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Trails Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
11%
15%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Trails Middle School?
1,051 students attend East Trails Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of East Trails Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Trails Middle School?
East Trails Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Trails Middle School offer ?
East Trails Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Trails Middle School part of?
East Trails Middle School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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