Valley Center Pub Sch School District
School District · Valley Center, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Valley Center Pub Sch?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Valley Center Pub Sch 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.
Abilene Elem
Valley Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Center Intermediate School
Valley Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wheatland Elem
Valley Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#50 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,612
$642 vs Kansas median
District size
3,179 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Valley Center Pub Sch ranks #50 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Valley Center Pub Sch's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Abilene Elem (9.5/10), Valley Center Intermediate School (8.9/10), and Wheatland Elem (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Valley Center Pub Sch
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene Elem | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley Center Intermediate School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Wheatland Elem | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | West Elem | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | The Learning Center | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Valley Center Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Valley Center High | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valley Center Pub Sch
Valley Center Pub Sch is a Valley Center, Kansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,179 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $14,612 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Valley Center Pub Sch is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Abilene Elem, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Valley Center Pub Sch students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Valley Center Pub Sch, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley Center Pub Sch with test data.
Schools in Valley Center Pub Sch
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Valley Center
- Total Enrollment
- 3,179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 226
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Valley Center Pub Sch has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley Center Pub Sch?
The average composite rating for Valley Center Pub Sch 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 Valley Center Pub Sch?
Valley Center Pub Sch spends $14,612 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley Center Pub Sch?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley Center Pub Sch is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Abilene Elem is the highest-rated school in Valley Center Pub Sch with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Across schools in Valley Center Pub Sch with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley Center Pub Sch compare to other districts in Kansas?
Valley Center Pub Sch has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 7 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
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
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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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