Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Valley Center 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 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Center Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Valley Center, KS, encompassing approximately 84.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Center Middle School's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Valley Center 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 Valley Center 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
#775 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Center Middle School's ranking?
Valley Center Middle School is ranked #775 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Valley Center Middle School often compared to?
Valley Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Center Intermediate School, Valley Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Valley Center Middle School?
802 students attend Valley Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Valley Center Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Center Middle School?
Valley Center Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Center Middle School offer ?
Valley Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Center Middle School part of?
Valley Center Middle School is part of Valley Center Pub School District.
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