For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 269 students in Blue Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Blue Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
269 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Blue Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
4 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
248 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
23
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,777 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,777
$16,113
Spending / Student
$14,361
$17,019
Best Blue Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 North 1st
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Ram Way
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Ram Way
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5255
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Valley School District?
Blue Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 269 students.
What is the rank of Blue Valley School District?
Blue Valley School District is ranked #128 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Valley School District?
92% of Blue Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Valley School District?
Blue Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Blue Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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