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#711 of 1,294 schools in KS
Mill Valley High School
High School · De Soto · Shawnee, KS
A De Soto high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5900 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS 66226
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mill Valley High School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
8.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mill Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shawnee), 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
$167,988
Median home value
$386,600
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Midland Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 428 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
De Soto
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Valley High School is listed in De Soto; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Valley High School
Mill Valley High School is a public high school in Shawnee, KS, part of De Soto, serving approximately 1,383 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Valley High School
What grades does Mill Valley High School serve?
Mill Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mill Valley High School?
Mill Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Valley High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Valley High School rank in KS?
Mill Valley High School ranks #711 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Mill Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mill Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Valley High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mill Valley High School a charter school?
No, Mill Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Mill Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Valley High School?
8.8% of students at Mill Valley High School 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
- 1,383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (913) 422-4351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 66226)
- 16,189
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 66226; 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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