Below Average
#1055 of 1,294 schools in KS
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
School · Smoky Valley · Lindsborg, KS
A charter school in Lindsborg, KS where students score 47 points below what's typical for similar communities.
121 S Main, Lindsborg, KS 67456
- Math 8% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 14% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very 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
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Smoky Valley
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Virtual Charter School is listed in Smoky Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School is a public school in Lindsborg, KS, part of Smoky Valley, serving approximately 370 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,055 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
What grades does Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School serve?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
How does Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School rank in KS?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School ranks #1,055 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School a Title I school?
No, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Phone
- (785) 227-4292
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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