Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District
School District · Melvern, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Marais Des Cygnes Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marais Des Cygnes Valley as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
Quenemo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
Melvern · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle
Melvern · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#45 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,401
+$7,147 vs Kansas median
District size
199 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Marais Des Cygnes Valley ranks #45 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Marais Des Cygnes Valley's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem (9.3/10), Marais Des Cygnes Valley High (7.3/10), and Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Marais Des Cygnes Valley High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Marais Des Cygnes Valley is a Melvern, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 199 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $22,401 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Marais Des Cygnes Valley is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Marais Des Cygnes Valley students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley with test data.
Schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Melvern
- Total Enrollment
- 199
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marais Des Cygnes Valley?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marais Des Cygnes Valley?
The average composite rating for Marais Des Cygnes Valley is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marais Des Cygnes Valley?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley spends $22,401 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marais Des Cygnes Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marais Des Cygnes Valley is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marais Des Cygnes Valley?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem is the highest-rated school in Marais Des Cygnes Valley with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Marais Des Cygnes Valley?
Across schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marais Des Cygnes Valley compare to other districts in Kansas?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
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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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