Top Rankings
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 202 students in Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
202 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
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
3%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
187 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
12
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,589 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,317 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,589
$16,113
Spending / Student
$20,317
$17,019
Best Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
213 N 8th
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Ne Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 202 students.
What is the rank of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District is ranked #54 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
93% of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,317 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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