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What's something East Trails Middle School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
1,051
Middle
DISTRICT 1,001 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII·NCES 291830003407
East Trails Middle School
1001 SE Bailey Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081 · (816) 986-2575 · Jackson County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,051 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 67% of Missouri public middle schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
67 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
253 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 361 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 369 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 321 | 31% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
52.8%
MO avg 44.9% . +2.8pp since 2022
Math
58.5%
MO avg 43.8% . -1.5pp since 2022
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 53 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 21.5% | 31.3% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Math | 29.4% | 29.1% | 30.4% | 11.0% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52.8% | 58.5% |
| 2023-24 | 49.2% | 58.5% |
| 2022-23 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.9%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 51% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like East Trails Middle School
East Trails Middle School's state test result (49.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Trails Middle School this school | 1,051 | 24.1% | 49.8% |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE O'FALLON | 1,019 | 19.7% | 51.3% |
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE RAYMORE | 789 | 21.8% | 41.8% |
| WENTZVILLE MIDDLE WENTZVILLE | 792 | 21.0% | 44.6% |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY | 757 | 24.6% | 50.5% |
| NIXA JUNIOR HIGH NIXA | 1,033 | 24.5% | 63.5% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Trails Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.8% | #98 of 379 | #10 of 36 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.5% | #65 of 380 ▼ 10 | #10 of 36 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.8% | #69 of 380 ▲ 9 | #6 of 36 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,051 | #8 of 397 | #1 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #290 of 321 | #28 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.7% | #111 of 321 | #25 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 24.1% | #325 of 379 | #32 of 36 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,051 | 67.1 | 15.7:1 | 24% (253) |
| 2023-24 | 1,042 | 69 | 15.1:1 | 21% (220) |
| 2022-23 | 983 | 67.5 | 14.6:1 | 20% (194) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Trails Middle School.
About East Trails Middle School
The public middle school East Trails Middle School is located in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Grades offered run from 6 through 8, with 1,051 students enrolled. The average among middle schools in Missouri is roughly 461 students; this school is 128% larger than that.
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII is responsible for 28 schools, East Trails Middle School included, with 17,695 students in all.
Roughly 71% of students at East Trails Middle School are White. Enrollment also includes 10% Black, 9% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. Among people living in Jackson County, the White share is about 62%. East Trails Middle School's diversity index is 47%, against a US figure of 70%.
Staffing totals 67.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. That is higher than the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 24%. The average for public schools in Jackson County is 60%.
The allk12 Grade for East Trails Middle School is B+. Compared with Missouri public middle schools, the school scored higher than 67% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 49.8%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 50.9%.
Census Bureau estimates for Jackson County show that the median household income is $68,577, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. There are 244 public schools in Jackson County, enrolling about 105,714 students in all.
Nearest public school: SUNSET VALLEY ELEM., about 0.5 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts East Trails Middle School at 3rd of 8.
NCES describes the area around East Trails Middle School as Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at East Trails Middle School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
- LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGHHigh · 1,999 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGHHigh · 1,989 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,940 students
- BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLEMiddle · 1,043 students
- SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLEMiddle · 1,005 students
- PLEASANT LEA MIDDLEMiddle · 905 students
Other schools in Lee's Summit
- LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGHHigh · 1,999 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGHHigh · 1,989 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,940 students
- BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLEMiddle · 1,043 students
- SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLEMiddle · 1,005 students
- PLEASANT LEA MIDDLEMiddle · 905 students
Nearby schools
- SUNSET VALLEY ELEM.0.5 mi · 310
- PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.1.3 mi · 604
- LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH1.3 mi · 1,989
- LANGSFORD HOUSE2.0 mi · 11
- LEE'S SUMMIT ELEM.2.2 mi · 205
- HIGHLAND PARK ELEM.2.2 mi · 407
Frequently asked questions
About East Trails Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at East Trails Middle School?
East Trails Middle School enrolls approximately 1,051 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does East Trails Middle School serve?
East Trails Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at East Trails Middle School?
Approximately 15.7:1 students per teacher at East Trails Middle School.
How diverse is East Trails Middle School?
East Trails Middle School reports a student body of 71% White, 9% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees East Trails Middle School?
East Trails Middle School is overseen by LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII in Jackson County.
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