TRAIL RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Trail Ridge Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gardner Edgerton school district, located in Gardner, KS with about 745 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Trail Ridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Trail Ridge Middle School, located in Gardner, Kansas, is a key component of the Gardner Edgerton School District (USD 231). Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on building a strong community culture, encouraging student growth through a blend of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to meet the diverse needs of early adolescents.
As part of the broader USD 231 school system, Trail Ridge Middle School emphasizes a commitment to student success, technological integration, and character development. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school works to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares students for future challenges. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official school website at http://www.usd231.com.
For more information, contact Trail Ridge Middle School at (913) 856-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
http://www.usd231.com
TRAIL RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gardner, KS with about 745 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gardner Edgerton
- Total Students:
- 745
- Teachers:
- 51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 745 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TRAIL RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.