Valley Heights School District
School District · Blue Rapids, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#8 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,365
+$1,111 vs Kansas median
District size
406 students
Smaller than Kansas median
About Valley Heights
Valley Heights is a Blue Rapids, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $16,365 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Valley Heights is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Heights Elem, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Valley Heights students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valley Heights, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley Heights with test data.
Schools in Valley Heights
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Blue Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley Heights?
Valley Heights has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley Heights?
The average composite rating for Valley Heights is 8.3/10. 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 Heights?
Valley Heights spends $16,365 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley Heights?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley Heights is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley Heights?
Valley Heights Elem is the highest-rated school in Valley Heights with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Valley Heights?
Across schools in Valley Heights with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley Heights compare to other districts in Kansas?
Valley Heights has an average school rating of 8.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Valley Heights with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- 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)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (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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