Mission Valley Middle School serves 444 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 96% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)96%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Mission Valley Middle School?
444 students attend Mission Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mission Valley Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Valley Middle School?
Mission Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mission Valley Middle School offer ?
Mission Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mission Valley Middle School part of?
Mission Valley Middle School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.
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