Trailridge Middle

7500 Quivira Rd
Shawnee Mission, KS 66216

www.smsd.org/Schools/trailridge/

701 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Trailridge Middle School is a public school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students in grades 7 through 8 as part of the Shawnee Mission School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By providing a broad curriculum that balances core subjects with exploratory electives, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop their individual talents and critical thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Trailridge Middle School places a high value on student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s culture is focused on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every student feels connected and valued. With its location in the heart of the Shawnee Mission community, the school serves as a central hub for student development, aiming to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within a diverse and inclusive setting.

701

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trailridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	157
Black	69
Asian	18
Two or More	48
American Indian	4

White
405 (57.8 %)
Hispanic
157 (22.4 %)
Black
69 (9.8 %)
Two or More
48 (6.8 %)
Asian
18 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-1000
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/trailridge/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 7 357

Grade 8 344