Twin Valley School District

107 N. Nelson
Bennington, KS 67422
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Twin Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 595 students in Twin Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Twin Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
595 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Twin 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 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)
#90 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
31%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
19.2%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 1996–2014. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
7%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% White
89%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,758 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,230 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,867 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$14 MM
$8,468 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,758
$18,587

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,230
$17,750

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Twin Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tescott Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bennington Junior High/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Tescott Junior High/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Twin Valley School District?
Twin Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 595 students.
What is the rank of Twin Valley School District?
Twin Valley School District is ranked #97 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Twin Valley School District?
89% of Twin Valley School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Twin Valley School District?
Twin Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Twin Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,230 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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