143 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,048 students in Valley Center Public 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 Valley Center Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
3,048 Students
476,419 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
34,093 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Valley Center Public 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 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Valley Center Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Center Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Center Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Valley Center Public   School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
35 Students
3,691 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
13,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
389 Students
98,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
69 Students
32,276 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
2,364 Students
300,604 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,026 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
162 Students
27,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
83
16,833
# Students in K Grade:
160
32,393
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
33,518
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
33,692
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
34,397
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
34,535
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
35,601
# Students in 6th Grade:
242
36,208
# Students in 7th Grade:
259
37,254
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
37,333
# Students in 9th Grade:
295
37,258
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
36,210
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
35,159
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
34,362
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,666

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,697. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,028 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9 MM
This chart display total revenue of Valley Center Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$9 MM
This chart display total spending of Valley Center Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,742
$16,697
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Valley Center Public   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,028
$16,946
This chart display average spending per public school student in Valley Center Public   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Valley Center Public School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abilene Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Grades: PK-3
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Grades: K-3
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Grades: K-3
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Intermediate School
Math: 33% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Grades: 4-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Center Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Center High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
426 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley Center Public School District?

Valley Center Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,048 students.

What is the rank of Valley Center Public School District?

Valley Center Public School District is ranked #127 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center Public School District?

78% of Valley Center Public School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Center Public School District?

Valley Center Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.

What is Valley Center Public School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $12,028 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 20% in KS)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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