Excellent
#3 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
Valley Heights Elem
Elementary School · Valley Heights · Blue Rapids, KS
An elementary school in Blue Rapids, KS where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
508 Chestnut St, Blue Rapids, KS 66411
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 76% proficient (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Heights Elem score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Heights Elem 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average300/100K
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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
$55,938
Median home value
$75,900
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
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Valley Heights
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Heights Elem is listed in Valley Heights; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Heights Elem
Valley Heights Elem is a public elementary school in Blue Rapids, KS, part of Valley Heights, serving approximately 116 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Heights Elem
What grades does Valley Heights Elem serve?
Valley Heights Elem serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Valley Heights Elem?
Valley Heights Elem has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Heights Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Heights Elem 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 Valley Heights Elem rank in KS?
Valley Heights Elem ranks #3 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Valley Heights Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Heights Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Valley Heights Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Heights Elem has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley Heights Elem a charter school?
No, Valley Heights Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Heights Elem a Title I school?
No, Valley Heights Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Heights Elem?
48.3% of students at Valley Heights Elem 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (785) 363-7693
- Area population (ZIP 66411)
- 1,195
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 66411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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