California Trail Middle School

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584 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

California Trail Middle School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a part of the Olathe Public Schools district and serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school aims to create well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

The school’s culture is defined by strong community partnerships, a diverse array of extracurricular activities, and a dedicated faculty focused on student engagement. Through its website, the school provides parents and students with essential resources regarding curriculum, athletic programs, and district-wide policies. Whether through collaborative classroom projects or participation in school clubs, California Trail Middle School strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and innovative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

584

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	66
Black	40
Asian	53
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
384 (65.8%)
Hispanic
66 (11.3%)
Asian
53 (9.1%)
Black
40 (6.8%)
Two or More
39 (6.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7220
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/californiatrail/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 184

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 212