For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,324 students in Smoky Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Smoky Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,324 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smoky Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
21 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,192 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
102
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,662 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,758
$16,220
Spending / Student
$9,662
$17,133
Best Smoky Valley School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soderstrom Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 N Washington
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Smoky Valley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Cedar
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,324 students.
What is the rank of Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District is ranked #118 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smoky Valley School District?
90% of Smoky Valley School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Smoky Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,662 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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