Pioneer Trail Middle School

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617 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer Trail Middle School, located in Olathe, Kansas, serves students in grades 6–8 as part of the Olathe Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, student growth, and community engagement. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, Pioneer Trail aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These activities are designed to encourage teamwork, leadership, and personal discovery, helping students find their niche within the school community. With a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and students, Pioneer Trail Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that empowers every child to achieve their full potential.

617

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	162
Black	83
Asian	18
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
293 (47.5%)
Hispanic
162 (26.3%)
Black
83 (13.5%)
Two or More
49 (7.9%)
Asian
18 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)780-7270
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/pioneertrail/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 203