Kaw Valley School District
School District · St. Marys, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating Kaw Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kaw Valley as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
St Marys Elem
St. Marys · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
Rossville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. Marys Junior Senior High
St. Marys · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#119 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,547
+$293 vs Kansas median
District size
1,119 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Kaw Valley ranks #119 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Kaw Valley's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are St Marys Elem (8.1/10), Rossville Jr.-sr. High School (7.1/10), and St. Marys Junior Senior High (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kaw Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Marys Elem | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rossville Jr.-sr. High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | St. Marys Junior Senior High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Rossville Elem | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kaw Valley
Kaw Valley is a St. Marys, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,119 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The district invests $15,547 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Kaw Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is St Marys Elem, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Kaw Valley students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kaw Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kaw Valley with test data.
Schools in Kaw Valley
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- St. Marys
- Total Enrollment
- 1,119
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kaw Valley?
Kaw Valley has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kaw Valley?
The average composite rating for Kaw Valley is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kaw Valley?
Kaw Valley spends $15,547 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kaw Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kaw Valley is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kaw Valley?
St Marys Elem is the highest-rated school in Kaw Valley with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Kaw Valley?
Across schools in Kaw Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kaw Valley compare to other districts in Kansas?
Kaw Valley has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.3%
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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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