California Trail Middle School vs Pioneer Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 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
Pioneer Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
| Measure | California Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas | Pioneer Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 205 | #108 of 205 |
| National rank | #3113 of 15,369 | #10844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 584 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 20% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 35.1).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 20%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 29%).
- •California Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 48%).
- •Pioneer Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Pioneer Trail Middle School is the larger school with 617 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 Pioneer Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), California Trail Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 35.1 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 California Trail Middle School and Pioneer Trail Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Trail Middle School: 584. Pioneer Trail Middle School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Trail Middle School and Pioneer Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
California Trail Middle School is 12th of 205 and Pioneer Trail Middle School is 108th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).