Midland Trail
Tel:
(913) 288-3500
- Midland Trail serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Midland Trail placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Midland Trail places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Midland Trail's student population of 572 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Midland Trail is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Midland Trail is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #703 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 20% |
| Black | 13% | 7% |
| White | 32% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Turner-Kansas City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Midland Trail is Turner High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hocker Grove Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 547 students
0.7 miles
5340 Oak Grove Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900 0.7 PK-5 547 - Kansas City Turner High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,109 student
1.1 miles
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300 1.1 9-12 1,109 - Kansas City Junction Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
1.2 miles
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600 1.2 PK-5 283 - Shawnee Bluejacket-flint Grades: PK-6 | 432 students
1.4 miles
11615 W 49th Ter
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000 1.4 PK-6 432 - Kansas City Turner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 630 students
1.5 miles
1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400 1.5 PK-5 630
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