Chisholm Trail Middle School

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607 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chisholm Trail Middle School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a prominent educational institution serving the Olathe Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility.

Beyond its core academic programs, Chisholm Trail offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. From competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations, the school provides numerous outlets for students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a strong commitment to both student achievement and social-emotional well-being, Chisholm Trail Middle School works closely with families and the local community to create a positive, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

607

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chisholm Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	52
Black	50
Asian	32
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
441 (72.7 %)
Hispanic
52 (8.6 %)
Black
50 (8.2 %)
Asian
32 (5.3 %)
Two or More
30 (4.9 %)
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:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7240
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/chisholmtrail/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 179

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 231