Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Lexington Trails Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lexington Trails Middle School serves the southwest area of De Soto, KS, encompassing approximately 62.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lexington Trails Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lexington Trails Middle School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lexington Trails Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington Trails Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington Trails Middle School's ranking?
Lexington Trails Middle School is ranked #127 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lexington Trails Middle School often compared to?
Lexington Trails Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lexington Trails Middle School?
393 students attend Lexington Trails Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lexington Trails Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lexington Trails Middle School?
Lexington Trails Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lexington Trails Middle School offer ?
Lexington Trails Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington Trails Middle School part of?
Lexington Trails Middle School is part of De Soto School District.
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