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#867 of 1,294 schools in KS

Marmaton Valley High

High School · Marmaton Valley · Moran, KS

A high school in Moran, KS where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

128 West Oak Street, Moran, KS 66755

  • Math 22% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.1% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$17,822
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Marmaton Valley High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marmaton 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average336/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$66,607

Median home value

$132,700

Median rent

$447/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marmaton Valley Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marmaton Valley

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marmaton Valley High is listed in Marmaton Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marmaton Valley High

Marmaton Valley High is a public high school in Moran, KS, part of Marmaton Valley, serving approximately 121 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marmaton Valley High

What grades does Marmaton Valley High serve?

Marmaton Valley High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Marmaton Valley High?

Marmaton Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marmaton Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marmaton Valley High is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marmaton Valley High rank in KS?

Marmaton Valley High ranks #867 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Marmaton Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marmaton Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Marmaton Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marmaton Valley High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marmaton Valley High a charter school?

No, Marmaton Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marmaton Valley High a Title I school?

No, Marmaton Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marmaton Valley High?

57.9% of students at Marmaton 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 66755)
825
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
51.1
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 66755; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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