Valley Center Intermediate School
Tel:
(316) 755-7050
Valley Center Intermediate School serves 464 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Valley Center Intermediate School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Valley Center Intermediate School's student population of 464 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Valley Center Intermediate School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Center Intermediate School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #345 out of 1265 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 78% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Center Pub School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Valley Center Intermediate School is Valley Center High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley Center Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Center Valley Center Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 446 students
0.1 miles
800 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060 0.1 7-8 446 - Valley Center Valley Center High School Grades: 9-12 | 864 students
0.2 miles
9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070 0.2 9-12 864 - Valley Center West Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 409 students
0.3 miles
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030 0.3 K-4 409 - Valley Center Wheatland Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 378 students
0.3 miles
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040 0.3 K-4 378 - Valley Center Abilene Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 315 students
0.4 miles
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020 0.4 PK-4 315
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