Serving 560 students in grades 6-8, Blue Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Valley Middle School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Valley Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
4%
6%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Valley Middle School's ranking?
Blue Valley Middle School is ranked #508 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley Middle School often compared to?
Blue Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Blue Valley Middle School?
560 students attend Blue Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Blue Valley Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Valley Middle School?
Blue Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Valley Middle School offer ?
Blue Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blue Valley Middle School part of?
Blue Valley Middle School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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