Blue Valley School District
School District · Overland Park, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
36
21 elem, 9 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
36
21 elem, 9 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#128 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,518
$2,736 vs Kansas median
District size
22,393 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Blue Valley
Blue Valley is a Overland Park, Kansas school district serving 36 schools. The district educates 22,393 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $12,518 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Blue Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mission Trail Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Valley students show an average math proficiency of 53.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.6%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Blue Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blue Valley with test data.
Schools in Blue Valley
36 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Overland Park
- Total Enrollment
- 22,393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,702
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Valley?
Blue Valley has 36 schools in total — 21 elementary, 9 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blue Valley?
The average composite rating for Blue Valley is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blue Valley?
Blue Valley spends $12,518 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blue Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blue Valley is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blue Valley?
Mission Trail Elementary is the highest-rated school in Blue Valley with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Blue Valley?
Across schools in Blue Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blue Valley compare to other districts in Kansas?
Blue Valley has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 36 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Blue Valley with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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