Overland Trail Middle

Summary:

Overland Trail Middle is a public middle school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 547 students. It is part of the highly-ranked Blue Valley School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overland Trail Middle has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking within the top 40 middle schools in Kansas for the past several years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overland Trail Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with proficiency rates of 46.8% in ELA, 46.58% in Math, and 45.71% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 33.55%, 31.6%, and 32.28%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for students with disabilities and gifted/talented students. Additionally, Overland Trail Middle has a student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which is lower than the state average and allows for more individualized attention for students.

Overland Trail Middle's performance is on par with or better than other highly-ranked Blue Valley middle schools, such as Blue Valley Middle, Pleasant Ridge Middle, and Lakewood Middle, in terms of academic proficiency, student group performance, and other key metrics. The school's ability to support the growth and achievement of all student subgroups is particularly noteworthy, making it a model for other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6201 W. 133rd St.
       Overland Park, KS  66209


(913) 239-5400

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,702 Help


Students who attend Overland Trail Middle usually attend:

High:    Blue Valley North High

Feeder schools for Overland Trail Middle:

Elementary:    Overland Trail Elementary
    Valley Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Asian:
20.5%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.3% Help


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Compare Details Overland Trail Middle ranks better than 94.2% of middle schools in Kansas. It also ranks last among 9 ranked middle schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), Asian (20.5%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overland Trail Middle is 12.7, which is the 2nd best among 9 middle schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overland Trail Middle is $10,702, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Blue Valley School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Overland Trail Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Overland Trail Middle 21st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Overland Trail Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 2nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Overland Trail Middle

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Rank History for all students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.44 5th 277 98.2%
2007 86.72 8th 286 97.2%
2008 83.74 12th 296 95.9%
2009 79.55 20th 307 93.5%
2010 80.94 18th 316 94.3%
2011 79.17 21st 320 93.4%
2012 76.95 33rd 342 90.4%
2013 69.63 98th 355 72.4%
2015 89.52 14th 368 96.2%
2016 95.00 9th 343 97.4%
2017 92.89 16th 358 95.5%
2018 92.99 11th 350 96.9%
2019 87.54 23rd 368 93.8%
2021 82.93 29th 367 92.1%
2022 82.86 35th 368 90.5%
2023 81.76 40th 362 89.0%
2024 89.31 21st 362 94.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.81 1st 64 98.4%
2019 69.74 15th 70 78.6%
2021 79.49 11th 79 86.1%
2022 78.26 12th 83 85.5%
2023 65.62 25th 90 72.2%
2024 62.99 23rd 88 73.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.44 19th 132 85.6%
2019 73.00 24th 157 84.7%
2021 64.02 28th 160 82.5%
2022 66.25 31st 171 81.9%
2023 44.99 80th 178 55.1%
2024 56.66 54th 164 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.65 94th 255 63.1%
2019 69.38 45th 270 83.3%
2021 60.73 75th 275 72.7%
2022 69.49 37th 270 86.3%
2023 72.88 37th 300 87.7%
2024 72.57 36th 296 87.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.49 9th 275 96.7%
2019 85.35 22nd 294 92.5%
2021 75.40 41st 313 86.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.44 19th 132 85.6%
2019 73.00 24th 157 84.7%
2021 64.02 28th 160 82.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.54 11th 31 64.5%
2019 63.06 14th 42 66.7%
2021 65.88 9th 39 76.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.83 17th 280 93.9%
2019 83.92 29th 301 90.4%
2021 86.60 21st 308 93.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.23 4th 25 84.0%
2019 70.27 12th 30 60.0%
2021 70.29 11th 30 63.3%
2022 59.09 15th 31 51.6%
2023 61.71 16th 31 48.4%
2024 73.03 10th 31 67.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.37 27th 57 52.6%
2019 78.26 8th 69 88.4%
2021 59.85 21st 65 67.7%
2022 62.91 13th 72 81.9%
2023 63.17 20th 73 72.6%
2024 42.72 38th 73 47.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.31 19th 114 83.3%
2019 55.70 46th 128 64.1%
2021 56.52 46th 135 65.9%
2022 76.57 18th 138 87.0%
2023 81.64 12th 140 91.4%
2024 86.65 14th 144 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Overland Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.44 11th 333 96.7%
2019 88.90 13th 344 96.2%
2021 77.36 38th 349 89.1%
2022 80.53 36th 349 89.7%
2023 79.64 41st 349 88.3%
2024 89.48 18th 347 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Overland Trail Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 534 16 16 9 7 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 621 22 17 5 13 n/a n/a 0 678
1993 540 19 18 4 6 n/a n/a 0 587
1994 614 13 22 6 4 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 699 16 29 7 4 n/a n/a 0 755
1996 699 16 29 7 4 n/a n/a 0 755
1997 640 11 25 7 4 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 633 14 28 8 3 n/a n/a 0 686
1999 620 19 38 8 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2000 590 16 35 9 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 565 15 34 8 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 543 23 39 22 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 543 23 39 22 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 530 27 43 31 2 n/a n/a 1 634
2005 503 25 50 22 0 n/a n/a 4 604
2006 488 25 46 27 0 n/a n/a 9 595
2007 449 31 57 15 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2008 453 34 68 13 2 n/a n/a 0 570
2009 462 34 66 19 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2010 475 39 59 27 1 1 16 0 618
2011 446 44 66 33 0 0 23 0 612
2012 460 36 74 36 1 0 19 0 626
2013 454 32 91 37 1 0 24 0 639
2014 458 41 94 47 1 1 27 0 669
2015 418 32 98 46 3 0 28 0 625
2016 378 34 100 50 1 2 31 0 596
2017 339 31 118 43 1 0 29 0 561
2018 311 41 123 60 2 0 36 0 573
2019 315 41 125 58 3 0 40 0 582
2020 312 36 139 57 4 0 45 0 593
2021 300 54 155 43 2 0 40 0 594
2022 268 49 119 38 2 0 33 0 509
2023 285 47 122 55 0 0 38 0 547
2024 294 47 115 62 0 0 44 0 562

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Overland Trail Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 582 40.4 14.4 n/a
1992 678 44.7 15.1 2.7
1993 587 40.5 14.5 2.6
1994 659 42.1 15.7 1.5
1995 755 46.1 16.4 3.7
1996 755 46.1 16.4 3.7
1997 687 46.0 14.9 1
1998 686 45.2 15.2 0.6
1999 685 43.8 15.6 0.9
2000 651 44.5 14.6 1.1
2001 623 44.2 14.1 1.4
2002 628 46.4 13.5 1.8
2003 628 46.4 13.5 1.8
2004 634 45.2 14.0 2.5
2005 604 44.0 13.7 5.3
2006 595 42.4 14.0 5.1
2007 553 46.9 11.8 5.1
2008 570 43.8 13.0 4.4
2009 583 43.8 13.3 8.4
2010 618 43.3 14.2 9.4
2011 612 38.0 16.1 10.1
2012 626 48.7 12.8 10.7
2013 639 39.2 16.3 12.5
2014 669 40.6 16.4 15.4
2015 625 42.0 14.8 15.7
2016 596 39.0 15.2 17.1
2017 561 39.1 14.3 15.5
2018 573 39.0 14.6 16.8
2019 582 41.3 14.0 16.8
2020 593 42.3 14.0 17
2021 594 35.6 16.6 13.3
2022 509 41.6 12.2 14.5
2023 547 42.6 12.8 21.8
2024 562 44.1 12.7 23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Overland Trail Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 582 40.4 14.4 n/a
1992 678 44.7 15.1 2.7
1993 587 40.5 14.5 2.6
1994 659 42.1 15.7 1.5
1995 755 46.1 16.4 3.7
1996 755 46.1 16.4 3.7
1997 687 46.0 14.9 1
1998 686 45.2 15.2 0.6
1999 685 43.8 15.6 0.9
2000 651 44.5 14.6 1.1
2001 623 44.2 14.1 1.4
2002 628 46.4 13.5 1.8
2003 628 46.4 13.5 1.8
2004 634 45.2 14.0 2.5
2005 604 44.0 13.7 5.3
2006 595 42.4 14.0 5.1
2007 553 46.9 11.8 5.1
2008 570 43.8 13.0 4.4
2009 583 43.8 13.3 8.4
2010 618 43.3 14.2 9.4
2011 612 38.0 16.1 10.1
2012 626 48.7 12.8 10.7
2013 639 39.2 16.3 12.5
2014 669 40.6 16.4 15.4
2015 625 42.0 14.8 15.7
2016 596 39.0 15.2 17.1
2017 561 39.1 14.3 15.5
2018 573 39.0 14.6 16.8
2019 582 41.3 14.0 16.8
2020 593 42.3 14.0 17
2021 594 35.6 16.6 13.3
2022 509 41.6 12.2 14.5
2023 547 42.6 12.8 21.8
2024 562 44.1 12.7 23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Overland Trail Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (3.7%) $10,311 (96.3%) $10,702

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Overland Trail Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 362 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Overland Trail Middle)58.848.4
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)6560.9
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Overland Trail Middle)44.946.6
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)52.355.7
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Overland Trail Middle)46.746.1
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)55.553.9
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Overland Trail Middle)4349.2
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)49.556.8
 7.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Overland Trail Middle)4328.4
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)42.534.6
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Overland Trail Middle)47.238.9
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)45.740.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Overland Trail Middle)44.733
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (Blue Valley)47.538
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students582547
 6%
African American4147
 14.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian125122
 2.4%
Hispanic5855
 5.2%
Pacific Islander00
White315285
 9.5%
Two or More Races4038
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%21.8%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Overland Trail Middle

Yes. Overland Trail Middle ranks in the top 5.8% of Kansas middle schools.

Students who attend Overland Trail Middle usually go on to attend Blue Valley North High

In the 2023-24 school year, 562 students attended Overland Trail Middle.

Students at Overland Trail Middle are 52% White, 20% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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