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Enrollment
675
Middle
DISTRICT 694 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT OSAGE R-I·NCES 291229000494
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE
25102 E. US 24 Highway, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056 · (816) 650-7151 · Jackson County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL675 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
52 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
327 students
DISTRICT 53% · 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 7 | 331 | 49% |
| Grade 8 | 344 | 51% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE→FORT OSAGE HIGH
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within FORT OSAGE R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
35.8%
MO avg 44.9% . -1.1pp since 2021
Math
37.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +5.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 36 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 12.2% | 23.6% | 45.7% | 18.3% |
| Math | 13.1% | 24.8% | 40.6% | 21.4% |
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 | 35.8% | 37.9% |
| 2023-24 | 31.7% | 33.2% |
| 2022-23 | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2021-22 | 36.9% | 32.8% |
% 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
35.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.7%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 42% 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 OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE's state test result (35.7% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE this school | 675 | 48.4% | 35.7% |
| JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ST CHARLES | 706 | 43.8% | 40.8% |
| WEBB CITY MIDDLE WEBB CITY | 681 | 49.8% | 50.3% |
| WRIGHT CITY MIDDLE WRIGHT CITY | 536 | 46.3% | 35.1% |
| FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE INDEPENDENCE | 713 | 57.6% | 31.5% |
| HARDIN MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 676 | 39.8% | 53.4% |
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 OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.7% | #250 of 379 | #17 of 36 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.9% | #248 of 380 ▲ 18 | #16 of 36 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 35.8% | #245 of 380 ▲ 30 | #18 of 36 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.0pp | #193 of 364 | #15 of 32 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 675 | #90 of 397 | #14 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #139 of 321 | #14 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.4% | #83 of 321 | #21 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.4% | #194 of 379 | #23 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.0% | #105 of 224 | #11 of 22 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
675
-115 (-15%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 1,205
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 16.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 675 | 51.9 | 13.0:1 | 48% (327) |
| 2023-24 | 724 | 50.8 | 14.3:1 | 46% (335) |
| 2022-23 | 793 | 50.6 | 15.7:1 | 46% (361) |
| 2020-21 | 790 | 47 | 16.8:1 | 43% (343) |
| 2017-18 | 767 | 49.8 | 15.4:1 | 53% (410) |
| 2015-16 | 756 | 51 | 14.8:1 | 48% (363) |
| 2010-11 | 777 | 51 | 15.2:1 | 52% (402) |
| 2000-01 | 800 | 57 | 14.0:1 | 28% (222) |
| 1990-91 | 1,205 | 55 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (767 to 675); teachers up 4% (49.8 to 51.9).
About OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE
In INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is a medium-sized middle school. Enrollment is 675 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 7 through 8. The average for middle schools in Missouri is about 461 students, so this school is 46% larger than average.
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is part of a district of 9 schools: FORT OSAGE R-I, with 4,718 students.
At OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE, White students make up 66% of the student body. Next come 13% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 9% multiracial. OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE's diversity index is 53%, against a US figure of 70%.
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE employs 51.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 13.0:1. For comparison, middle schools in Missouri average 13.0:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 48% in 2024-25. The gap from the 60% average for public schools in Jackson County is 12 points.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate on state tests with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE, the prediction is 41.7% and the result is 35.7%.
Among Jackson County residents, the median household income is $68,577, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is one of 244 public schools in the county.
The closest public school to OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is FORT OSAGE HIGH, about 0.2 miles away. OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. The nearest schools with test data average 47.3%, higher than OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE's 35.7%.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
Over 4 years, OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE's enrollment declined 15%, to 675. The school's ratio fell from 16.8:1 to 13.0:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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 FORT OSAGE R-I
- FORT OSAGE HIGHHigh · 1,545 students
- FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLEMiddle · 713 students
- INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.Elementary · 365 students
- BLUE HILLS ELEM.Elementary · 357 students
- BUCKNER ELEM.Elementary · 327 students
- ELM GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 305 students
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- FORT OSAGE HIGHHigh · 1,545 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Nearby schools
- FORT OSAGE HIGH0.2 mi · 1,545
- FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE0.2 mi · 713
- INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.1.3 mi · 365
- BLUE HILLS ELEM.2.7 mi · 357
- CLER-MONT ELEM.3.7 mi · 298
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.4.1 mi · 133
Frequently asked questions
About OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLEHow large is OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE?
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE enrolls approximately 675 students in grades 07-08.
Is OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is approximately 13.0:1 (52 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE?
At OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE public or private?
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by FORT OSAGE R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.