Prairie Trail Middle School vs Summit Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
Summit Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Prairie Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas | Summit Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 205 | #51 of 205 |
| National rank | #2450 of 15,369 | #7839 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 709 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 49.1).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 31.3%).
- •Summit Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 576.
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 Prairie Trail Middle School better than Summit Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Trail Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 49.1 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 Prairie Trail Middle School and Summit Trail Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Trail Middle School: 709. Summit Trail Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Trail Middle School and Summit Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Prairie Trail Middle School is 7th of 205 and Summit Trail Middle School is 51st of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).