At a glance
Reported students
655
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
441
Monticello Trails Middle School: 655 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 731
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
What the reported data says about Monticello Trails Middle School
Monticello Trails Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Shawnee. It is one of 13 current school records connected to De Soto. NCES reports 655 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.6%) and Black (5.2%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Monticello Trails Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.6%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black5.2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in De Soto
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mill Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
676 reported students
Lexington Trails Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
393 reported students
Mize Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
Clear Creek Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Riverview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Public schools near Monticello Trails Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Middle School Middle · De Soto | 06–08 | 676 | 3.1 mi |
| Robert E Clark Middle Middle · Bonner Springs | 06–08 | 599 | 4.2 mi |
| Prairie Trail Middle School Middle · Olathe | 06–08 | 709 | 5.7 mi |
| Trailridge Middle Middle · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | 07–08 | 752 | 6.5 mi |
| Summit Trail Middle School Middle · Olathe | 06–08 | 576 | 7.1 mi |
| Hocker Grove Middle Middle · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | 07–08 | 714 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Trails Middle School
What grades does Monticello Trails Middle School serve?
Monticello Trails Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in De Soto.
How many students attend Monticello Trails Middle School?
Monticello Trails Middle School reported 655 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 731 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Monticello Trails Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 655 students and 48.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Monticello Trails Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Monticello Trails Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on De Soto attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Monticello Trails Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Monticello Trails Middle School in?
Monticello Trails Middle School is part of De Soto, based in De Soto, KS, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Monticello Trails Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mill Creek Middle School (3.1 mi), Robert E Clark Middle (4.2 mi), Prairie Trail Middle School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.