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#879 of 1,294 schools in KS
Smoky Valley Middle School
Middle School · Smoky Valley · Lindsborg, KS
A middle school in Lindsborg, KS serving grades 5th – 8th.
401 N Cedar, Lindsborg, KS 67456
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smoky Valley Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
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 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smoky 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,742
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$949/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Valley Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Smoky Valley
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smoky Valley Middle School is listed in Smoky Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smoky Valley Middle School
Smoky Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Lindsborg, KS, part of Smoky Valley, serving approximately 254 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smoky Valley Middle School
What grades does Smoky Valley Middle School serve?
Smoky Valley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Smoky Valley Middle School?
Smoky Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoky Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoky Valley Middle 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 Smoky Valley Middle School rank in KS?
Smoky Valley Middle School ranks #879 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Smoky Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smoky Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Smoky Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smoky Valley Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smoky Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Smoky Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smoky Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Smoky Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smoky Valley Middle School?
37.0% of students at Smoky 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
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (785) 227-4249
- Area population (ZIP 67456)
- 5,170
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 67456; 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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