Trail Ridge Middle School

www.usd231.com

679 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Trail Ridge Middle School, located in Gardner, Kansas, is a key component of the Gardner Edgerton School District (USD 231). Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on building a strong community culture, encouraging student growth through a blend of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to meet the diverse needs of early adolescents.

As part of the broader USD 231 school system, Trail Ridge Middle School emphasizes a commitment to student success, technological integration, and character development. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school works to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares students for future challenges. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official school website at http://www.usd231.com.

679

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trail Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	132
Black	26
Asian	10
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
469 (69.1%)
Hispanic
132 (19.4%)
Two or More
40 (5.9%)
Black
26 (3.8%)
Asian
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gardner Edgerton
Phone:	(913)856-3550
Website:	http://www.usd231.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 164

Grade 6 162

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 166

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Trail Ridge Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	164
Grade 6	162
Grade 7	187
Grade 8	166

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Trail Ridge Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	45.8%
Male	368	54.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th