Pioneer Trail Middle School vs Santa Fe Trail Middle School
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.
Pioneer Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
| Measure | Pioneer Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas | Santa Fe Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 205 | #111 of 205 |
| National rank | #10844 of 15,369 | #10927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 617 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 21% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.1 vs 34.7).
- •Santa Fe Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Pioneer Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Pioneer Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 50.9%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Santa Fe Trail Middle School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 617.
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 Pioneer Trail Middle School better than Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pioneer Trail Middle School and Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Trail Middle School: 617. Santa Fe Trail Middle School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Trail Middle School and Santa Fe Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Pioneer Trail Middle School is 108th of 205 and Santa Fe Trail Middle School is 111th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).