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#574 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 44% in state

Mission Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Mission Valley · Eskridge, KS

An elementary school in Eskridge, KS where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B, Eskridge, KS 66423

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.1% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$17,118
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Mission Valley Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

41.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mission Valley Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,006/100K

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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

$56,477

Median home value

$96,200

Median rent

$647/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mission Valley

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Mission Valley Elementary

Mission Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Eskridge, KS, part of Mission Valley, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mission Valley Elementary

What grades does Mission Valley Elementary serve?

Mission Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Mission Valley Elementary?

Mission Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mission Valley Elementary rank in KS?

Mission Valley Elementary ranks #574 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Mission Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mission Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Mission Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Valley Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mission Valley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Mission Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mission Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mission Valley Elementary?

41.1% of students at Mission Valley Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wabaunsee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 66423)
830
Area median age
48.1
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 66423; 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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