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Monticello Trails Middle School

6100 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, KS 66226De Soto →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
699
Students
Total enrolled
$13,176
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
61/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 699 students in grades 06–08 in Shawnee, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,176 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 61th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Monticello Trails Middle School is a large middle in Shawnee, Kansas, serving grades 06–08 with 699 students. The district invests $13,176 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 61/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Monticello Trails Middle School

699
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution363 male · 336 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 56 students
Student Composition
82%
Asian3%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200549000898

Academic Outcomes at Monticello Trails Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 61th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66226

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,176Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,176
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,797
Student Support$2,503
Administration$1,581
Operations$1,976
Other$1,318
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,176 spent per student, an estimated $5,837 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
33%
State government
60.8%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Clear Creek ElemRiverview ElementaryPrairie Ridge Elementary SchoolMize Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Mill Creek Middle SchoolLexington Trails Middle School
↓
High School
Mill Valley High SchoolDe Soto High SchoolVirtual Education Program
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDe Soto →
Phone: (913)422-1100
NCES ID: 200549000898
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shawnee seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in De Soto
High
Mill Valley High School
1,355 students · 08–12
● 61 opp7% FRL
High
De Soto High School
997 students · 08–12
20% FRL
Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
629 students · 06–08
9% FRL
Elem
Clear Creek Elem
537 students · PK–05
● 61 opp10% FRL
Elem
Riverview Elementary
480 students · PK–05
● 61 opp8% FRL
Elem
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
472 students · PK–05
● 61 opp5% FRL
Elem
Mize Elementary School
459 students · PK–05
10% FRL
Elem
Starside Elem
445 students · PK–05
47% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6100 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, KS 66226
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.