Twin Valley School District
School District · Bennington, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Twin Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Twin 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.
Tescott Elem
Tescott · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bennington Elem
Bennington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tescott Junior High/high School
Tescott · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#51 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,667
$587 vs Kansas median
District size
613 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
Twin Valley ranks #51 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Twin Valley's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tescott Elem (9.3/10), Bennington Elem (8.1/10), and Tescott Junior High/high School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Twin 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 | Tescott Elem | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Bennington Elem | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Tescott Junior High/high School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bennington Junior High/high School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Twin Valley
Twin Valley is a Bennington, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 613 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $14,667 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Twin Valley is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tescott Elem, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Twin Valley students show an average math proficiency of 49.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Twin Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Twin Valley with test data.
Schools in Twin Valley
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Bennington
- Total Enrollment
- 613
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Twin Valley?
Twin 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 Twin Valley?
The average composite rating for Twin Valley is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Twin Valley?
Twin Valley spends $14,667 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Twin Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Twin Valley is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Twin Valley?
Tescott Elem is the highest-rated school in Twin Valley with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Twin Valley?
Across schools in Twin Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Twin Valley compare to other districts in Kansas?
Twin Valley has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.5%
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Compare Twin Valley with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
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- Salina (13)
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- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
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- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (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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