Mission Valley School District

511 East 2nd Avenue
Eskridge, KS 66423
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in Mission Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Mission Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
452 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mission Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#153 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
31%
31%
32%
30-34%
31%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%
(2022-23)
19.6%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,792 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,248 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,792
$16,295
Spending / Student
$18,248
$17,212

Best Mission Valley School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste A
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mission Valley School District?
Mission Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 452 students.
What is the rank of Mission Valley School District?
Mission Valley School District is ranked #166 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission Valley School District?
89% of Mission Valley School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mission Valley School District?
Mission Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Mission Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,248 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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