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Valley Center Pub School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,179 students in Valley Center Pub School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Valley Center Pub School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,179 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Valley Center Pub School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
494 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
22%
# Black Students
58 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
2,397 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
75%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
176 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
178
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
21
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,094 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,828 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,094
$16,276
Spending / Student
$11,828
$17,192
Best Valley Center Pub School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abilene Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Grades: PK-3
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Grades: K-3
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Grades: K-3
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Grades: 4-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Center High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Center Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #77.
The Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Center Pub School District?
Valley Center Pub School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,179 students.
What is the rank of Valley Center Pub School District?
Valley Center Pub School District is ranked #74 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center Pub School District?
75% of Valley Center Pub School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Center Pub School District?
Valley Center Pub School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Valley Center Pub School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,828 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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