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#681 of 1,294 schools in KS
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Middle School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2220 W 29th N, Wichita, KS 67204
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley Middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Valley Middle School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), 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
$68,549
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #15 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley Middle School is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley Middle School
Pleasant Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 594 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley Middle School
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle School serve?
Pleasant Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School?
Pleasant Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley Middle School rank in KS?
Pleasant Valley Middle School ranks #681 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Pleasant Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Pleasant Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Middle School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley Middle School?
94.1% of students at Pleasant Valley Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (316) 973-8000
- Area population (ZIP 67204)
- 22,913
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 67204; 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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