Pleasant Valley Middle School

2220 W 29th N
Wichita, KS 67204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Middle School's student population of 594 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
594 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Middle School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1209 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasant Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
75%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
7%
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White
13%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is ranked #1209 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School?
594 students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pleasant Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Middle School?
Pleasant Valley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pleasant Valley Middle School part of?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Pleasant Valley Middle School located?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Pleasant Valley.

School Reviews

5   7/21/2020
This is a great school!! I go to this school and the teachers are nice. This school gives useful schoolwork and homework. I love this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alexus

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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