California Trail Middle School vs Olathe East Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Olathe East Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,844 students
| Measure | California Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas | Olathe East Sr High Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 205 | #51 of 296 |
| National rank | #3113 of 15,369 | #9038 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 584 | 1,844 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 47.6).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 28.1%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
- •Olathe East Sr High is the larger school with 1,844 students compared with 584.
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 California Trail Middle School better than Olathe East Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), California Trail Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 47.6 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 California Trail Middle School and Olathe East Sr High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Trail Middle School: 584. Olathe East Sr High: 1,844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Trail Middle School and Olathe East Sr High rank in Kansas?
California Trail Middle School is 12th of 205 and Olathe East Sr High is 51st of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).