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Pike Valley Junior High

Summary:

Pike Valley Junior High is a small public middle school in Scandia, Kansas, serving 30 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Pike Valley District, which is ranked 106 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pike Valley Junior High has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 69th to 324th out of 362-368 Kansas middle schools. The school's SchoolDigger star rating has also varied from 1 to 4 stars. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 69th and received a 4-star rating. Compared to state averages, Pike Valley Junior High outperformed in mathematics, with 35.48% of students proficient or better, but its performance in English Language Arts (29.03% proficient) and Science (43.75% proficient) was closer to the state averages. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50% to 76% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite its challenges, Pike Valley Junior High has some strengths, including a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5 to 8.9, and higher per-student spending of $15,407 compared to the nearby Concordia Middle School, which spends $12,698 per student. The school's performance in the White student subgroup is also strong, ranking 78th out of 347 Kansas middle schools in 2023-2024, but the male student subgroup ranked 265th out of 301 in 2018-2019, indicating a potential area for improvement.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 100 School Street
       Scandia, KS  66966

(785) 335-2294

District: Pike Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,407 Help


Students who attend Pike Valley Junior High usually attend:

High:    Pike Valley High

Feeder schools for Pike Valley Junior High:

Elementary:    Pike Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  31

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pike Valley Junior High ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pike Valley Junior High is 8.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pike Valley Junior High is $15,407.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pike Valley Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Valley Junior High 69th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Pike Valley Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Pike Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Valley 106th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pike Valley Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Pike Valley Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.11 100th 277 63.9%
2007 77.20 32nd 286 88.8%
2008 72.80 58th 296 80.4%
2009 70.52 63rd 307 79.5%
2010 61.36 122nd 316 61.4%
2011 56.43 165th 320 48.4%
2012 62.95 143rd 342 58.2%
2013 64.06 138th 355 61.1%
2015 64.71 96th 368 73.9%
2016 58.28 113th 343 67.1%
2017 46.51 179th 358 50.0%
2018 32.07 248th 350 29.1%
2019 27.69 284th 368 22.8%
2021 18.46 324th 367 11.7%
2022 42.82 191st 368 48.1%
2023 52.14 134th 362 63.0%
2024 71.01 69th 362 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pike Valley Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.17 69th 300 77.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Pike Valley Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.76 265th 301 12.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pike Valley Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.89 253rd 333 24.0%
2019 19.43 303rd 344 11.9%
2021 13.67 331st 349 5.2%
2022 37.65 217th 349 37.8%
2023 44.90 173rd 349 50.4%
2024 65.95 78th 347 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pike Valley Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 60 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1989 62 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1990 59 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1991 68 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1992 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1993 65 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1994 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1995 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1996 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1997 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1998 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1999 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2000 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2001 73 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2002 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2003 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2004 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2005 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2006 59 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2007 58 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2008 53 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2009 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2010 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61
2011 54 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 55
2012 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53
2013 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48
2014 52 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 54
2015 53 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 54
2016 46 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 50
2017 43 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 49
2018 38 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 43
2019 39 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 42
2020 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2021 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2022 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2023 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2024 30 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pike Valley Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 61 5.0 12.2 0
1989 63 5.0 12.6 n/a
1990 60 5.3 11.3 0
1991 69 5.3 13.0 n/a
1992 74 5.3 13.9 n/a
1993 65 6.2 10.5 18.5
1994 61 5.9 10.3 18
1995 71 4.9 14.5 23.9
1996 71 4.9 14.5 23.9
1997 90 5.3 17.0 31.1
1998 81 4.9 16.5 33.3
1999 81 4.7 17.2 32.1
2000 74 5.9 12.5 35.1
2001 75 5.4 13.9 42.7
2002 67 6.4 10.5 46.3
2003 67 6.4 10.5 46.3
2004 59 5.8 10.2 49.2
2005 64 6.1 10.5 37.5
2006 61 7.3 8.4 45.9
2007 59 7.2 8.2 33.9
2008 54 0.5 108.0 38.9
2009 61 6.2 9.8 36.1
2010 61 6.0 10.1 41
2011 55 6.0 9.1 63.6
2012 53 5.6 9.4 69.8
2013 48 6.4 7.5 52.1
2014 54 5.9 9.1 53.7
2015 54 5.0 10.8 48.1
2016 50 5.0 10.0 56
2017 49 4.7 10.4 46.9
2018 43 4.7 9.1 53.5
2019 42 4.3 9.7 42.9
2020 24 2.7 8.8 54.2
2021 21 3.2 6.5 57.1
2022 25 2.8 8.9 76
2023 30 3.6 8.3 50
2024 31 3.5 8.8 29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pike Valley Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 61 5.0 12.2 0
1989 63 5.0 12.6 n/a
1990 60 5.3 11.3 0
1991 69 5.3 13.0 n/a
1992 74 5.3 13.9 n/a
1993 65 6.2 10.5 18.5
1994 61 5.9 10.3 18
1995 71 4.9 14.5 23.9
1996 71 4.9 14.5 23.9
1997 90 5.3 17.0 31.1
1998 81 4.9 16.5 33.3
1999 81 4.7 17.2 32.1
2000 74 5.9 12.5 35.1
2001 75 5.4 13.9 42.7
2002 67 6.4 10.5 46.3
2003 67 6.4 10.5 46.3
2004 59 5.8 10.2 49.2
2005 64 6.1 10.5 37.5
2006 61 7.3 8.4 45.9
2007 59 7.2 8.2 33.9
2008 54 0.5 108.0 38.9
2009 61 6.2 9.8 36.1
2010 61 6.0 10.1 41
2011 55 6.0 9.1 63.6
2012 53 5.6 9.4 69.8
2013 48 6.4 7.5 52.1
2014 54 5.9 9.1 53.7
2015 54 5.0 10.8 48.1
2016 50 5.0 10.0 56
2017 49 4.7 10.4 46.9
2018 43 4.7 9.1 53.5
2019 42 4.3 9.7 42.9
2020 24 2.7 8.8 54.2
2021 21 3.2 6.5 57.1
2022 25 2.8 8.9 76
2023 30 3.6 8.3 50
2024 31 3.5 8.8 29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pike Valley Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $167 (1.1%) $15,240 (98.9%) $15,407

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pike Valley Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 134th of 362 Middle schools
 40.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pike Valley Junior High)28.621.4
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pike Valley)28.621.4
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pike Valley Junior High)14.335.7
 21.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pike Valley)14.335.7
 21.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pike Valley Junior High)11.120
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pike Valley)11.120
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pike Valley Junior High)11.120
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pike Valley)11.120
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Pike Valley Junior High)27.833.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pike Valley)27.833.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4230
 28.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3930
 23.1%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%50%
 7.1%

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Pike Valley Junior High ranks 69th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pike Valley Junior High usually go on to attend Pike Valley High

Students at Pike Valley Junior High are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 31 students attended Pike Valley Junior High.


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