Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Valley Center 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 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Center Middle School's student population of 761 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Center 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 Valley Center Middle School is 0.39, 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
#753 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
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 is Valley Center Middle School's ranking?
Valley Center Middle School is ranked #753 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Valley Center Middle School often compared to?
Valley Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Center Intermediate School, Valley Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Valley Center Middle School?
761 students attend Valley Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Valley Center Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Center Middle School?
Valley Center Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Center Middle School offer ?
Valley Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Center Middle School part of?
Valley Center Middle School is part of Valley Center Pub School District.
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