Valley Center Public School District
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.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
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.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,742
$16,697
Spending / Student
$12,028
$16,946
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Grades: PK-3
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Grades: K-3
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Grades: K-3
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Intermediate School
Math: 33% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Grades: 4-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Center Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Center High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
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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