Chase Middle School vs Lexington Trails Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Lexington Trails Middle School
De Soto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Chase Middle School Topeka, Kansas | Lexington Trails Middle School De Soto, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 205 | #29 of 205 |
| National rank | #13206 of 15,369 | #5656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 39% |
| city | Topeka | De Soto |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington Trails Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 23.1).
- •Lexington Trails Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •Lexington Trails Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 21%).
- •Lexington Trails Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 95.9%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.7).
- •Lexington Trails Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 390.
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 Chase Middle School better than Lexington Trails Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington Trails Middle School ranks higher (59.2 vs 23.1 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 Chase Middle School and Lexington Trails Middle School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Topeka and De Soto in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Middle School: 390. Lexington Trails Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Middle School and Lexington Trails Middle School rank in Kansas?
Chase Middle School is 169th of 205 and Lexington Trails Middle School is 29th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).