Valley Falls School District
School District · Valley Falls, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Valley Falls?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Valley Falls as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Valley Falls High
Valley Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Falls Elem
Valley Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#276 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,722
$532 vs Kansas median
District size
391 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Valley Falls
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Falls High | 4.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley Falls Elem | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a Valley Falls, Kansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 391 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $14,722 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Valley Falls demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Falls High, which has a composite score of 4.5/10.
In standardized testing, Valley Falls students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 47.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valley Falls, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley Falls with test data.
Schools in Valley Falls
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Valley Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- District spending per student
- $14,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley Falls?
Valley Falls has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley Falls?
The average composite rating for Valley Falls is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Valley Falls?
Valley Falls's district-level spending was $14,722 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley Falls?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley Falls is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley Falls?
Valley Falls High is the highest-rated school in Valley Falls with a composite score of 4.5/10.
What are the test scores in Valley Falls?
Across schools in Valley Falls with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Valley Falls with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- De Soto (13)
- Derby (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- 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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