Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Middle· 3 schools in district

Oxford Middle

12500 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66213Blue Valley
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
614
Students
Total enrolled
$16,266
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
13% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
13% vs nat'l
61/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
21% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 614 students in grades 06–08 in Overland Park, Kansas.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,266 per pupil, 13% more than 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

Oxford Middle is a large middle in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades 06–08 with 614 students. The district invests $16,266 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 19% 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 Oxford Middle

614
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution332 male · 282 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 115 students
Student Composition
10%
65%
13%
Asian10%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black5%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201200001671

Academic Outcomes at Oxford Middle

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 66213

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,266Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,266
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,157
Student Support$3,090
Administration$1,952
Operations$2,440
Other$1,627
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,266 spent per student, an estimated $7,206 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
48%
State government
47.4%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
4.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (913)239-5500
NCES ID: 201200001671
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Overland Park seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
12500 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66213
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.