OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the FORT OSAGE R-I school district, located in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 767 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 49 teachers, OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE 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.

OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE School, located at 2101 N Twyman Rd in Independence, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Independence School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility in a structured, community-focused setting.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs often include athletics, arts, and student clubs, which are designed to help students discover their talents and build meaningful relationships with peers and faculty. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusive education, OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE at (816) 650-7151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2101 N TWYMAN RD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058-3200

Phone:
(816) 650-7151

OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 767 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018

Level:: Middle School
Charter School:^*: No
District:: FORT OSAGE R-I
Total Students:: 767
Teachers:: 49.8
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:: Not Virtual

Grade Levels Offered

7th Grade

8th Grade

^* 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 767 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White: 75.9%
Black or African American: 8.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 8.6%
Two or more races: 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.9%
Asian: 0.7%

Female: 47.7%
Male: 52.3%