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Valley Center Pub School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,177 students in Valley Center Pub School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Valley Center Pub School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,177 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Center Pub School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.3%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
74%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,137 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,311 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$52 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,137
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,311
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Valley Center Pub School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abilene Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Gr: K-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Gr: K-3 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Gr: 4-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Valley Center Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Valley Center High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Center Pub School District?
Valley Center Pub School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,177 students.
What is the rank of Valley Center Pub School District?
Valley Center Pub School District is ranked #78 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center Pub School District?
74% of Valley Center Pub School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Pub School District?
Valley Center Pub School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Valley Center Pub School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,311 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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