Overland Trail Middle

6201 W. 133rd St.
Overland Park, KS 66209

www.bluevalleyk12.org/otm

540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Overland Trail Middle School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a prominent institution within the highly-regarded Blue Valley School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core curriculum with a variety of elective offerings, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to help students discover their individual strengths and interests.

Beyond the classroom, Overland Trail Middle School places a strong focus on building a cohesive community and promoting character development. The school utilizes a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to high school. By focusing on critical thinking, technological literacy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

540

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overland Trail Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	55
Black	40
Asian	106
Two or More	46
American Indian	4

White
289 (53.5%)
Asian
106 (19.6%)
Hispanic
55 (10.2%)
Two or More
46 (8.5%)
Black
40 (7.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

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:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-5400
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/otm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 161

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 182