Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nemaha Valley Schools School District
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School?
329 students attend Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School?
Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School part of?
Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School is part of Nemaha Valley Schools School District.
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