Smoky Valley School District
School District · Lindsborg, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,428
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,428
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Evaluating Smoky Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Smoky 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.
Soderstrom Elem
Lindsborg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smoky Valley High
Lindsborg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smoky Valley Middle School
Lindsborg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#184 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,428
$3,826 vs Kansas median
District size
1,180 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Smoky Valley ranks #184 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Smoky Valley's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Soderstrom Elem (8.3/10), Smoky Valley High (6.1/10), and Smoky Valley Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Smoky 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 | Soderstrom Elem | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Smoky Valley High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Smoky Valley Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Smoky Valley
Smoky Valley is a Lindsborg, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. The district invests $11,428 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Smoky Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Soderstrom Elem, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Smoky Valley students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Smoky Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Smoky Valley with test data.
Schools in Smoky Valley
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Lindsborg
- Total Enrollment
- 1,180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smoky Valley?
Smoky Valley has 4 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 Smoky Valley?
The average composite rating for Smoky Valley is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Smoky Valley?
Smoky Valley spends $11,428 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Smoky Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Smoky Valley is 21.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Smoky Valley?
Soderstrom Elem is the highest-rated school in Smoky Valley with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Smoky Valley?
Across schools in Smoky Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Smoky Valley compare to other districts in Kansas?
Smoky Valley has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.9%
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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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