Serving 760 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Valley Middle School serves the northwest part of Wichita, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 15.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Middle School's student population of 760 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
760 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Middle 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 Pleasant Valley Middle School is 0.43, 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
#1184 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Pleasant Valley Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is ranked #1184 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School?
760 students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pleasant Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Middle School?
Pleasant Valley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Middle School part of?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Pleasant Valley Middle School located?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Pleasant Valley.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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