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Overland Trail Middle School

6201 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209

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Top 30%

Tel: (913) 239-5400

www.bluevalleyk12.org

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Overland Trail Middle School serves 594 students in grades 6-8.

Overland Trail Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Overland Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Overland Trail Middle School's student population of 594 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

594 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Overland Trail Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Overland Trail Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Overland Trail Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Overland Trail Middle School is 0.66, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#287 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Overland Trail Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

37%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Overland Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

49%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Overland Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Overland Trail Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

26%

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

51%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Overland Trail Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Overland Trail Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Blue Valley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overland Trail Middle School's ranking?

Overland Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Overland Trail Middle School?

594 students attend Overland Trail Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Overland Trail Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Overland Trail Middle School?

Overland Trail Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Overland Trail Middle School offer ?

Overland Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Overland Trail Middle School part of?

Overland Trail Middle School is part of Blue Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education