Top Rankings
Northern Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 159 students in Northern Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Northern Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
159 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Northern 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40-59%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
22%
# Black Students
5 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
142 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
14
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,918 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,239 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,918
$16,276
Spending / Student
$18,239
$17,192
Best Northern Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Almena Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Grades: PK-4
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Long Island Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
627 Washington
Long Island, KS 67647
(785) 854-7681
Long Island, KS 67647
(785) 854-7681
Grades: 5-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District is ranked #105 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Valley School District?
89% of Northern Valley School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Northern Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,239 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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