Overland Trail Middle vs Prairie Star Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland Trail Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Prairie Star Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
| Measure | Overland Trail Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Prairie Star Middle Leawood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 205 | #3 of 205 |
| National rank | #4149 of 15,369 | #1221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| city | Overland Park | Leawood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Star Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 66.2).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 21.3%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Overland Trail Middle is the larger school with 540 students compared with 438.
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 Overland Trail Middle better than Prairie Star Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Star Middle ranks higher (81.7 vs 66.2 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 Overland Trail Middle and Prairie Star Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Leawood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland Trail Middle: 540. Prairie Star Middle: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland Trail Middle and Prairie Star Middle rank in Kansas?
Overland Trail Middle is 19th of 205 and Prairie Star Middle is 3rd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).