Overland Trail Middle School

6201 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, Overland Trail Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Overland Trail Middle School's student population of 509 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Overland Trail Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overland Trail Middle School is 0.65, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#334 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
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37%
28%
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49%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
23%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
10%
6%
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White
53%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 is ranked #334 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Overland Trail Middle School often compared to?
Overland Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leawood Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
509 students attend Overland Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Overland Trail Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 10% 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 12:1, which is lower 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 (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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