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OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE

2101 N TWYMAN RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058FORT OSAGE R-I →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
793
Students
Total enrolled
$15,543
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 793 students in grades 07–08 in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,543 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE is a large middle in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, serving grades 07–08 with 793 students. The district invests $15,543 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE

793
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution402 male · 391 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 361 students
Student Composition
69%
12%
10%
Asian1%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black10%
Multiracial6%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291229000494

Academic Outcomes at OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 46th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64058

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,543Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,543
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,839
Student Support$2,953
Administration$1,865
Operations$2,331
Other$1,554
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,543 spent per student, an estimated $6,885 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
47%
State government
37.1%
Local (property tax)
47.4%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.BLUE HILLS ELEM.BUCKNER ELEM.ELM GROVE ELEM.
+1 more
↓
Middle
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE
↓
High School
FORT OSAGE HIGHCAR. TECH. CTR. AT FT. OSAGE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFORT OSAGE R-I →
Phone: (816)650-7151
NCES ID: 291229000494
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in INDEPENDENCE 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 FORT OSAGE R-I
High
FORT OSAGE HIGH
1,557 students · 09–12
● 43 opp39% FRL
Mid
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE
691 students · 05–06
● 43 opp46% FRL
Elem
INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.
355 students · PK–04
● 43 opp52% FRL
Elem
BLUE HILLS ELEM.
352 students · KG–04
● 43 opp42% FRL
Elem
BUCKNER ELEM.
334 students · KG–04
● 43 opp45% FRL
Elem
ELM GROVE ELEM.
325 students · KG–04
● 43 opp69% FRL
Elem
CLER-MONT ELEM.
318 students · KG–04
● 43 opp53% FRL
Other
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
121 students · PK–PK
● 43 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2101 N TWYMAN RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058
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.