Frontier Trail Middle School

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676 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Frontier Trail Middle School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is part of the Olathe Public Schools district and serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a "middle school concept," the institution emphasizes teaming, which allows teachers to collaborate closely to monitor student progress and provide a more personalized educational experience.

Beyond core academics, Frontier Trail offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to encourage student involvement and help develop well-rounded individuals. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

676

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	94
Black	43
Asian	18
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
485 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
94 (13.9 %)
Black
43 (6.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.0 %)
Asian
18 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)780-7210
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/frontiertrail/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 221

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 232