Serving 679 students in grades 5-8, Trail Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Trail Ridge Middle School serves the southeast part of Gardner, KS, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 29.9 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trail Ridge Middle School's student population of 679 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trail Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trail Ridge Middle School is 0.49, 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
#712 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trail Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Trail Ridge Middle School is ranked #712 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Trail Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Trail Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Wheatridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Trail Ridge Middle School?
679 students attend Trail Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Trail Ridge Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trail Ridge Middle School?
Trail Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trail Ridge Middle School offer ?
Trail Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trail Ridge Middle School part of?
Trail Ridge Middle School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
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