Very Good
#422 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 33% in state
Blue Valley Middle
Middle School · Blue Valley · Overland Park, KS
A middle school in Overland Park, KS where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5001 W. 163rd Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66085
- Math 65% proficient (2025)
- Reading 64% proficient (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Valley Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Valley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,492
Median home value
$522,300
Median rent
$1,454/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Prairie Star MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Overland Trail MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blue Valley
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #29 of 35
- District spending per student
- $12,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Valley Middle is listed in Blue Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Valley Middle
Blue Valley Middle is a public middle school in Overland Park, KS, part of Blue Valley, serving approximately 573 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Valley Middle
What grades does Blue Valley Middle serve?
Blue Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blue Valley Middle?
Blue Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Valley Middle rank in KS?
Blue Valley Middle ranks #422 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Blue Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Valley Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blue Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Blue Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Blue Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Valley Middle?
14.3% of students at Blue Valley Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (913) 239-5100
- Area population (ZIP 66085)
- 11,412
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66085; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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