Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mission Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Valley Elementary School's student population of 247 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Valley Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Valley Elementary School is ranked #515 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mission Valley Elementary School?
247 students attend Mission Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mission Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Valley Elementary School?
Mission Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mission Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mission Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mission Valley Elementary School part of?
Mission Valley Elementary School is part of Mission Valley School District.
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