Monticello Trails Middle School

mtms.usd232.org

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Monticello Trails Middle School (MTMS), located in Shawnee, Kansas, is a prominent institution within the USD 232 school district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary school to high school, emphasizing core academic mastery while offering a variety of exploratory electives that allow students to pursue personal interests in arts, technology, and athletics.

Beyond academics, Monticello Trails is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to student development. The school prioritizes character education and extracurricular engagement, providing students with numerous opportunities to participate in clubs, music programs, and competitive sports. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between students, staff, and families, MTMS strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its student body for future success in the De Soto school district and beyond.

655

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monticello Trails Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	30
Black	34
Asian	13
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
554 (84.6%)
Black
34 (5.2%)
Hispanic
30 (4.6%)
Two or More
22 (3.4%)
Asian
13 (2.0%)
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:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)422-1100
Website:	http://mtms.usd232.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 207

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 201