Very Good
#436 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 34% in state
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
High School · Marais Des Cygnes Valley · Melvern, KS
A high school in Melvern, KS where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 158, Melvern, KS 66510
- Math 92% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marais Des Cygnes Valley High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marais Des Cygnes Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average431/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,827
Median home value
$178,800
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is listed in Marais Des Cygnes Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is a public high school in Melvern, KS, part of Marais Des Cygnes Valley, serving approximately 68 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
What grades does Marais Des Cygnes Valley High serve?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marais Des Cygnes Valley High?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marais Des Cygnes Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marais Des Cygnes Valley High rank in KS?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High ranks #436 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Marais Des Cygnes Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Marais Des Cygnes Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marais Des Cygnes Valley High a charter school?
No, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marais Des Cygnes Valley High a Title I school?
No, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marais Des Cygnes Valley High?
58.8% of students at Marais Des Cygnes Valley High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Osage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (785) 549-3313
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 66510)
- 619
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 66510; 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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