Mission Trail Middle School

1001 N. Persimmon Drive
Olathe, KS 66061

schools.olatheschools.com/missiontrail/

680 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mission Trail Middle School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is part of the Olathe Public Schools district and serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, student character development, and fostering an inclusive environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to support diverse learning styles while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and elective programs.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Mission Trail Middle School promotes a culture of collaboration and civic responsibility. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Olathe community to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and support systems to succeed both socially and intellectually. With a commitment to modern educational practices, Mission Trail strives to nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for future success.

680

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	557
Hispanic	50
Black	26
Asian	23
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
557 (81.9%)
Hispanic
50 (7.4%)
Black
26 (3.8%)
Asian
23 (3.4%)
Two or More
22 (3.2%)
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:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7260
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/missiontrail/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 214

Grade 7 234

Grade 8 232