Mission Trail Middle School vs Prairie Center Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 894 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
Prairie Center Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Mission Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas | Prairie Center Elem Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 205 | #146 of 686 |
| National rank | #5236 of 15,369 | #15199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Center Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 61.1).
- •Prairie Center Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Prairie Center Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Mission Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 16.7%).
- •Mission Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Mission Trail Middle School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 360.
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 Mission Trail Middle School better than Prairie Center Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Center Elem ranks higher (64.4 vs 61.1 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 Mission Trail Middle School and Prairie Center Elem?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Trail Middle School: 680. Prairie Center Elem: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Trail Middle School and Prairie Center Elem rank in Kansas?
Mission Trail Middle School is 25th of 205 and Prairie Center Elem is 146th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).