Osage Trail Middle

Summary:

Osage Trail Middle is a public middle school located in Independence, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 793 students. The school is part of the Fort Osage R-I school district, which is ranked 266 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Osage Trail Middle faces significant challenges with student attendance and academic performance, particularly in core subject areas like math and English Language Arts. The school has had consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.5% to 33.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade math proficiency rate was 20%, compared to the state average of 30.6%, and the school's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 31.9%, compared to the state average of 42.1%. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages, suggesting that the school may be doing a better job in this subject area compared to other areas.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Moreland Ridge Middle and Brittany Hill Middle, both in the Blue Springs R-IV district, Osage Trail Middle's performance is generally lower, with higher chronic absenteeism and lower academic proficiency rates. The school's spending per student, ranging from $9,205 to $10,757 over the past few years, is comparable to the nearby schools and the state average, indicating that the school's performance is not likely due to a lack of funding.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 25102 E. US 24 Highway
       Independence, MO  64016-4001


(816) 650-7151

District: Fort Osage R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,757 Help


Students who attend Osage Trail Middle usually attend:

High:    Fort Osage High

Feeder schools for Osage Trail Middle:

Elementary:    Blue Hills Elementary
    Buckner Elementary
    Cler-Mont Elementary
    Elm Grove Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  724

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Hispanic:
13.3%
African American:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Osage Trail Middle ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), Hispanic (13.3%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Osage Trail Middle is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osage Trail Middle is $10,757.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Osage Trail Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Osage Trail Middle 275th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Osage Trail Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fort Osage R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Osage R-I 266th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Osage Trail Middle

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Rank History for all students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.56 344th 619 44.4%
2007 43.92 402nd 624 35.6%
2008 37.70 486th 624 22.1%
2009 47.21 368th 601 38.8%
2010 48.47 368th 614 40.1%
2011 42.17 417th 625 33.3%
2012 44.99 389th 623 37.6%
2013 34.08 511th 649 21.3%
2014 31.92 500th 633 21.0%
2015 33.93 432nd 585 26.2%
2016 29.95 340th 435 21.8%
2017 31.49 432nd 568 23.9%
2018 36.19 382nd 552 30.8%
2019 31.65 434th 587 26.1%
2021 45.22 255th 454 43.8%
2022 45.25 261st 459 43.1%
2023 41.39 278th 459 39.4%
2024 39.97 275th 451 39.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.92 25th 51 51.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.68 91st 192 52.6%
2024 49.80 81st 194 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.14 280th 422 33.6%
2019 29.68 379th 482 21.4%
2021 51.19 163rd 371 56.1%
2022 44.23 205th 365 43.8%
2023 42.04 224th 382 41.4%
2024 46.68 198th 378 47.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.94 65th 162 59.9%
2019 40.04 119th 204 41.7%
2021 37.30 120th 195 38.5%
2022 51.10 86th 187 54.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.49 73rd 121 39.7%
2021 45.43 27th 44 38.6%
2022 48.29 28th 44 36.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.72 64th 129 50.4%
2019 37.93 93rd 149 37.6%
2021 49.13 61st 135 54.8%
2022 61.73 49th 148 66.9%
2023 49.87 69th 153 54.9%
2024 55.33 50th 144 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 57th 96 40.6%
2019 17.81 119th 130 8.5%
2021 75.01 7th 67 89.6%
2022 55.63 24th 78 69.2%
2023 44.19 41st 74 44.6%
2024 60.20 25th 74 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at Osage Trail Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.42 338th 479 29.4%
2019 31.53 379th 527 28.1%
2021 36.68 246th 376 34.6%
2022 37.47 243rd 381 36.2%
2023 34.74 258th 385 33.0%
2024 35.65 244th 379 35.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Osage Trail Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1205 1205
1992 1197 16 17 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1244
1993 1207 22 15 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1268
1994 1158 30 20 28 6 n/a n/a 0 1242
1995 1111 19 15 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1172
1996 1111 19 15 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1172
1997 1122 27 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
1998 1064 24 15 22 8 n/a n/a 0 1133
1999 1059 26 21 28 7 n/a n/a 0 1141
2000 721 14 13 12 4 n/a n/a 0 764
2001 727 25 19 21 8 n/a n/a 0 800
2002 745 25 28 22 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2003 745 25 28 22 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2004 721 40 25 25 5 n/a n/a 0 816
2005 720 42 21 29 9 n/a n/a 0 821
2006 687 41 17 28 6 n/a n/a 0 779
2007 631 37 22 37 5 n/a n/a 0 732
2008 630 34 15 37 12 n/a n/a 0 728
2009 584 43 14 44 13 n/a n/a 0 698
2010 605 37 20 40 11 n/a n/a 0 713
2011 644 51 5 48 6 23 0 0 777
2012 625 45 3 56 7 21 4 0 761
2013 627 40 5 56 9 18 15 0 770
2014 595 60 6 72 5 15 22 0 775
2015 602 48 6 70 5 15 19 0 765
2016 593 51 13 58 5 16 20 0 756
2017 585 60 11 65 4 18 22 0 765
2018 582 67 5 66 7 16 24 0 767
2019 596 80 7 85 7 15 17 0 807
2020 607 80 8 86 7 27 15 0 830
2021 573 73 5 87 6 24 22 0 790
2022 570 67 7 88 2 18 41 0 793
2023 550 76 7 96 3 17 44 0 793
2024 472 85 6 96 2 15 48 0 724

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Osage Trail Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1205 55.6 21.6 8
1992 1244 56.8 21.9 10.2
1993 1268 60.6 20.9 12.4
1994 1242 63.7 19.5 9.7
1995 1172 66.9 17.5 18.2
1996 1172 66.9 17.5 18.2
1997 1171 70.2 16.7 15.2
1998 1133 69.8 16.2 12.4
1999 1141 69.9 16.3 22.4
2000 764 57.2 13.4 23.8
2001 800 57.7 13.9 27.8
2002 821 58.3 14.1 30.7
2003 821 58.3 14.1 30.7
2004 816 54.7 14.9 37.3
2005 821 57.0 14.4 39.3
2006 779 56.8 13.7 40.9
2007 732 55.7 13.1 38
2008 728 55.3 13.2 35.2
2009 698 58.3 12.0 40.1
2010 713 55.9 12.7 48.7
2011 777 51.0 15.2 51.7
2012 761 49.5 15.3 51
2013 770 51.5 14.9 54.8
2014 775 51.1 15.1 57.8
2015 765 49.0 15.6 58.8
2016 756 51.0 14.8 48
2017 765 51.4 14.8 52.4
2018 767 49.8 15.4 53.5
2019 807 49.3 16.3 39.5
2020 830 50.8 16.3 46.9
2021 790 47.8 16.5 43.4
2022 793 48.6 16.2 39.5
2023 793 50.6 15.6 45.5
2024 724 50.7 14.2 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Osage Trail Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1205 55.6 21.6 8
1992 1244 56.8 21.9 10.2
1993 1268 60.6 20.9 12.4
1994 1242 63.7 19.5 9.7
1995 1172 66.9 17.5 18.2
1996 1172 66.9 17.5 18.2
1997 1171 70.2 16.7 15.2
1998 1133 69.8 16.2 12.4
1999 1141 69.9 16.3 22.4
2000 764 57.2 13.4 23.8
2001 800 57.7 13.9 27.8
2002 821 58.3 14.1 30.7
2003 821 58.3 14.1 30.7
2004 816 54.7 14.9 37.3
2005 821 57.0 14.4 39.3
2006 779 56.8 13.7 40.9
2007 732 55.7 13.1 38
2008 728 55.3 13.2 35.2
2009 698 58.3 12.0 40.1
2010 713 55.9 12.7 48.7
2011 777 51.0 15.2 51.7
2012 761 49.5 15.3 51
2013 770 51.5 14.9 54.8
2014 775 51.1 15.1 57.8
2015 765 49.0 15.6 58.8
2016 756 51.0 14.8 48
2017 765 51.4 14.8 52.4
2018 767 49.8 15.4 53.5
2019 807 49.3 16.3 39.5
2020 830 50.8 16.3 46.9
2021 790 47.8 16.5 43.4
2022 793 48.6 16.2 39.5
2023 793 50.6 15.6 45.5
2024 724 50.7 14.2 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Osage Trail Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $480 (4.9%) $9,368 (95.1%) $9,848
2020 $604 (6.6%) $8,613 (93.4%) $9,217
2021 $440 (4.8%) $8,765 (95.2%) $9,205
2022 $1,270 (11.8%) $9,487 (88.2%) $10,756

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Osage Trail Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 434th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 278th of 459 Middle schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Osage Trail Middle)26.133.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Osage R-I)26.133.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Osage Trail Middle)33.729.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Osage R-I)33.729.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Osage Trail Middle)15.122.3
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Osage R-I)15.122.3
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Osage Trail Middle)41.931.9
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Fort Osage R-I)41.931.9
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Osage Trail Middle)42.537.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Osage R-I)42.537.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Osage Trail Middle)97.997.9
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Osage R-I)36.230.8
 5.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students807793
 1.7%
African American8076
 5%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian77
Hispanic8596
 12.9%
Pacific Islander1517
 13.3%
White596550
 7.7%
Two or More Races1744
 158.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%45.5%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Osage Trail Middle

Students who attend Osage Trail Middle usually go on to attend Fort Osage High

Students at Osage Trail Middle are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 724 students attended Osage Trail Middle.

Osage Trail Middle ranks 275th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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