Top Rankings
Valley Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 398 students in Valley Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Valley Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
398 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.8%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,824 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,377 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,824
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,377
$17,212
Best Valley Heights School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
508 Chestnut
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Gr: 3-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
307 E Lincoln
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Gr: PK-2 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Heights School District?
Valley Heights School District manages 3 public schools serving 398 students.
What is the rank of Valley Heights School District?
Valley Heights School District is ranked #10 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Heights School District?
92% of Valley Heights School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Heights School District?
Valley Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Valley Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,377 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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