Trail Ridge Middle School serves 720 students in grades 5-8.
Trail Ridge Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trail Ridge Middle School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trail Ridge Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Trail Ridge Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
3%
7%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #765 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Trail Ridge Middle School?
720 students attend Trail Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Trail Ridge Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trail Ridge Middle School?
Trail Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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
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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