PRAIRIE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Prairie Trail Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Olathe school district, located in Olathe, KS with about 931 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, Prairie Trail Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Prairie Trail Middle School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a prominent institution within the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6–8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help students build character, leadership skills, and community connections.
The school is known for its commitment to the success and well-being of every student, utilizing modern instructional strategies and a robust support system. By promoting a culture of collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader Olathe community, Prairie Trail strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal growth and academic excellence. Its focus remains on equipping students with the critical thinking and social-emotional skills necessary to navigate the challenges of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Prairie Trail Middle School at (913) 780-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7280
PRAIRIE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Olathe, KS with about 931 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Olathe
- Total Students:
- 931
- Teachers:
- 60.3
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 931 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.