Serving 30 students in grades 7-8, Pike Valley Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pike Valley Jr High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Scandia, KS, encompassing approximately 194.1 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Valley Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pike Valley Jr High School's student population of 30 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pike Valley Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike Valley Jr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Valley Jr High School's ranking?
Pike Valley Jr High School is ranked #870 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pike Valley Jr High School?
30 students attend Pike Valley Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pike Valley Jr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pike Valley Jr High School?
Pike Valley Jr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pike Valley Jr High School offer ?
Pike Valley Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pike Valley Jr High School part of?
Pike Valley Jr High School is part of Pike Valley School District.
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