Briarwood Elem vs California Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
California Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elem Olathe, Kansas | California Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 686 | #12 of 205 |
| National rank | #16022 of 50,301 | #3113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 63.1).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Briarwood Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 28.9%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •California Trail Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 315.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Briarwood Elem better than California Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), California Trail Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Briarwood Elem and California Trail Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elem: 315. California Trail Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elem and California Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Briarwood Elem is 154th of 686 and California Trail Middle School is 12th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).