Blue Valley Middle School
Tel:
(913)239-5100
- Blue Valley Middle School serves 531 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Blue Valley Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Blue Valley Middle School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blue Valley Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blue Valley Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #111 out of 1,268 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 81% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blue Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blue Valley Middle School is Blue Valley High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakewood Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blue River Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stilwell Blue River Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 449 students
0.1 miles
5101 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913)239-6000 0.1 PK-5 449 - Overland Park Sunrise Point Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 397 students
0.7 miles
15800 Roe Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913)239-7500 0.7 PK-5 397 - Stilwell Blue Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1577 students
0.8 miles
6001 W. 159th St.
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913)239-4800 0.8 9-12 1577 - Overland Park Stanley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 691 students
1.1 miles
6121 W. 158th St.
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913)239-7200 1.1 PK-5 691 - Overland Park Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 626 students
2.2 miles
14600 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913)239-6500 2.2 K-5 626
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