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Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School

213 N 8th
Quenemo, KS 66528

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Top 10%

Tel: (785) 759-3512

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Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School serves 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 105 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

105 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#109 out of 1264 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

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20%

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Black

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White

96%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School's ranking?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School?

105 students attend Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School offer ?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School part of?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School is part of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 105 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education