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#792 of 1,294 schools in KS
Royal Valley Middle School
Middle School · Royal Valley · Mayetta, KS
A middle school in Mayetta, KS serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 189, Mayetta, KS 66509
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royal Valley Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 39 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average565/100K
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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
$73,058
Median home value
$182,200
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Royal Valley
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royal Valley Middle School is listed in Royal Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Valley Middle School
Royal Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Mayetta, KS, part of Royal Valley, serving approximately 240 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Valley Middle School
What grades does Royal Valley Middle School serve?
Royal Valley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Royal Valley Middle School?
Royal Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Valley Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Valley Middle School rank in KS?
Royal Valley Middle School ranks #792 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Royal Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Royal Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Valley Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Royal Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Royal Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Royal Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Valley Middle School?
50.4% of students at Royal 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (785) 966-2251
- Area population (ZIP 66509)
- 2,426
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 66509; 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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