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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 156 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 12% 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
156 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
33,964 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
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
21%
# Black Students
5 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
138 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
16
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,263 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,590 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,263
$16,113
Spending / Student
$18,590
$17,019
Best Northern Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
Magnet 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
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Almena Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Long Island Middle School
Magnet 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
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 156 students.
What is the rank of Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District is ranked #107 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?
88% of Northern Valley School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 $18,590 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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