Chisholm Trail Middle School

16700 W. 159th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, Chisholm Trail Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chisholm Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Chisholm Trail Middle School's student population of 607 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
607 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Chisholm Trail Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chisholm Trail Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#279 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chisholm Trail Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chisholm Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chisholm Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chisholm Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
21%
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Black
8%
7%
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White
73%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chisholm Trail Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Chisholm Trail Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chisholm Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chisholm Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chisholm Trail Middle School's ranking?
Chisholm Trail Middle School is ranked #279 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Chisholm Trail Middle School?
607 students attend Chisholm Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Chisholm Trail Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisholm Trail Middle School?
Chisholm Trail Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chisholm Trail Middle School offer ?
Chisholm Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chisholm Trail Middle School part of?
Chisholm Trail Middle School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Chisholm Trail Middle School located?
Chisholm Trail Middle School is located in the Bradford Meadows neighborhood of Olathe, KS.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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