For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 828 students in Valley Center, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Valley Center, KS are Valley Center Middle School and The Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Center, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Valley Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valley Center, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Center Middle School
Magnet 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: #22.
The Learning Center
Magnet School
(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: K-12
| 67 students
Valley Center, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Valley Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 157
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valley Center, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Valley Center, KS include Valley Center Middle School and The Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Valley Center?
2 public middle schools are located in Valley Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center?
Valley Center public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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