Is Valley Center Intermediate School a good school?

Valley Center Intermediate School ranks 153 rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley Center Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 457 students attended Valley Center Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Center Intermediate School?

Students at Valley Center Intermediate School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Valley Center Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Valley Center Intermediate School usually go on to attend: Middle : Valley Center Middle School High : Valley Center High

Valley Center Intermediate School

Summary:

Valley Center Intermediate School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 480 students in grades 4-5 in Valley Center, Kansas, which is part of the Valley Center Public School District.

Valley Center Intermediate School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages, particularly for Hispanic and Multi-racial student subgroups. Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as West Elementary, Abilene Elementary, and Wheatland Elementary, Valley Center Intermediate School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics.

However, when compared to schools in the Wichita district, such as Ortiz Elementary, Pleasant Valley Elementary, and Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary, Valley Center Intermediate School outperforms them, likely due to the higher poverty levels and more diverse student populations in the Wichita district. The relatively low percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients at Valley Center Intermediate School suggests the school may serve a more affluent student population, which can contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 4-5

737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147

(316) 755-7050

District: Valley Center Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,213

Students who attend Valley Center Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Valley Center Middle School
High:	Valley Center High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 457

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.8%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Center Intermediate School ranks better than 76.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Valley Center Intermediate School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Valley Center Pub School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Valley Center Pub School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Center Intermediate School is 13.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Valley Center Pub School District! (See more...)

Compare Valley Center Intermediate School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Center Intermediate School is $8,213, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Valley Center Pub School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Center Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center Intermediate School 153^rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Valley Center Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Valley Center Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center Pub School 132^nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	71.47	150^th	667	77.5%
2021	64.56	219^th	670	67.3%
2022	72.11	149^th	668	77.7%
2023	69.45	166^th	660	74.8%
2024	71.09	153^rd	653	76.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	62.01	7^th	19	63.2%
2022	72.91	7^th	29	75.9%
2023	40.42	19^th	30	36.7%
2024	65.87	10^th	41	75.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.85	8^th	117	93.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	53.71	58^th	140	58.6%
2019	50.94	78^th	193	59.6%
2021	43.34	127^th	214	40.7%
2022	69.68	65^th	305	78.7%
2023	44.35	168^th	296	43.2%
2024	34.70	193^rd	306	36.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	67.83	111^th	512	78.3%
2019	80.91	31^st	509	93.9%
2021	75.66	57^th	494	88.5%
2022	81.65	41^st	512	92.0%
2023	75.59	66^th	541	87.8%
2024	79.33	57^th	546	89.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.34	145^th	574	74.7%
2019	64.58	183^rd	591	69.0%
2021	63.73	188^th	591	68.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	53.71	58^th	140	58.6%
2019	50.94	78^th	193	59.6%
2021	43.34	127^th	214	40.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.87	7^th	16	56.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	65.40	167^th	575	71.0%
2019	78.82	92^nd	586	84.3%
2021	64.11	189^th	605	68.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	81.48	15^th	207	92.8%
2019	89.21	11^th	235	95.3%
2021	78.84	23^rd	229	90.0%
2022	73.12	34^th	254	86.6%
2023	82.35	22^nd	245	91.0%
2024	75.88	40^th	260	84.6%

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Rank History for White students at Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	66.52	168^th	574	70.7%
2019	65.92	175^th	592	70.4%
2021	53.88	258^th	587	56.0%
2022	70.03	140^th	596	76.5%
2023	68.17	143^rd	584	75.5%
2024	69.36	138^th	579	76.2%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	336	5	1	35	2	0	16	395
2013	317	9	2	48	7	0	11	394
2014	352	8	3	45	5	0	13	426
2015	367	5	3	31	2	0	13	421
2016	358	3	5	40	5	0	15	426
2017	343	7	7	52	5	0	12	426
2018	362	11	8	59	5	1	18	464
2019	358	8	1	59	8	0	27	461
2020	342	10	3	52	9	0	17	433
2021	340	11	3	45	7	0	23	429
2022	365	7	3	67	2	0	24	468
2023	357	6	5	82	4	0	26	480
2024	351	8	5	72	3	0	18	457

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 Valley Center Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	395	21.4	18.4	37
2013	394	24.6	16.0	41.9
2014	426	22.4	19.0	44.4
2015	421	26.0	16.1	48.5
2016	426	27.0	15.7	47.9
2017	426	21.0	20.2	42.3
2018	464	22.3	20.8	42.9
2019	461	25.6	17.9	45.6
2020	433	26.0	16.6	42.7
2021	429	25.3	16.9	38.9
2022	468	31.8	14.6	36.1
2023	480	30.9	15.5	40.8
2024	457	33.0	13.8	43.3

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 Valley Center Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	395	21.4	18.4	37
2013	394	24.6	16.0	41.9
2014	426	22.4	19.0	44.4
2015	421	26.0	16.1	48.5
2016	426	27.0	15.7	47.9
2017	426	21.0	20.2	42.3
2018	464	22.3	20.8	42.9
2019	461	25.6	17.9	45.6
2020	433	26.0	16.6	42.7
2021	429	25.3	16.9	38.9
2022	468	31.8	14.6	36.1
2023	480	30.9	15.5	40.8
2024	457	33.0	13.8	43.3

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 Valley Center Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$335 (4.1%)	$7,878 (95.9%)	$8,213

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Center Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 166^th of 660 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Center Intermediate School)	62.1	49.6	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Center Pub School)	62.1	49.6	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Intermediate School)	43.8	52.8	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Pub School)	43.8	52.8	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Center Intermediate School)	54.9	44.4	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Center Pub School)	54.9	44.4	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Intermediate School)	47.9	43.8	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Pub School)	47.9	43.8	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Valley Center Intermediate School)	44.7	47.4	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Valley Center Pub School)	44.7	47.4	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	461	480	4.1%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	59	82	39%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	358	357	0.3%
Two or More Races	27	26	3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	40.8%	4.7%

Schools Near Valley Center Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Center Intermediate School	Public	4-5	737 N. Meridian	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 755-7050	457	33	13.8	43.3%	351 (76.8%)	8 (1.8%)	72 (15.8%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	71.1	153^rd of 653 public elementary schools	76.6%		69.5	166^th of 660 public elementary schools	74.8%	13		50.9	43.0		46.8		60.1	44.3		52.0	51.9	51.9	$8,213	$335	$7,878
Abilene Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	522 N Abilene	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	No	No	No	(316) 755-7020	252	19	13.2	54.8%	185 (73.4%)	5 (2.0%)	42 (16.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.1%)								(n/a)	59.5				59.5	70.3				70.3			$13,221	$343	$12,879
Wheatland Elementary	Public	K-3	800 Meadow	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 755-7040	335	27	12.5	44.2%	269 (80.3%)	5 (1.5%)	43 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)	40.7				40.7	62.8				62.8			$8,780	$550	$8,230
West Elementary	Public	K-3	501 N Sheridan	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 755-7030	279	22	12.6	51.6%	191 (68.5%)	5 (1.8%)	62 (22.2%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)								(n/a)	32.9				32.9	42.2				42.2			$9,614	$568	$9,046
Chisholm Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6015 Independence	Park City	67219	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-9400	401	29	14.0	72.3%	225 (56.1%)	52 (13.0%)	87 (21.7%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)	32	468^th of 653 public elementary schools	28.3%		41.8	390^th of 660 public elementary schools	40.9%	78	31.1	32.1	33.9		32.4	35.5	25.0	26.8		29.3	35.7	35.7	$12,368	$4,150	$8,218
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4401 N Arkansas	Wichita	67204	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	Yes	No	No	(316) 973-3250	434	28	15.4	59.7%	232 (53.5%)	27 (6.2%)	133 (30.6%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.3%)	51.1	311^th of 653 public elementary schools	52.4%		55.6	280^th of 660 public elementary schools	57.6%	31	44.8	47.0	46.0		45.9	47.0	16.7	33.3		32.3	46.0	46.0	$9,793	$2,572	$7,221
R L Wright Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 W 4th St	Sedgwick	67135	Harvey County	Sedgwick Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 772-5783	273	19	14.3	43.2%	228 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	69.5	169^th of 653 public elementary schools	74.1%		76.8	119^th of 660 public elementary schools	82.0%	50	50.0	44.2	55.5	43.2	47.6	36.1	37.2	55.5	54.0	44.7	63.0	63.0	$8,250	$697	$7,553
Ortiz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3361 N Arkansas Ave	Wichita	67204	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-9785	333	26	12.9	90.4%	31 (9.3%)	8 (2.4%)	287 (86.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	8.8	620^th of 653 public elementary schools	5.1%		11.2	609^th of 660 public elementary schools	7.7%	11	15.9	13.2	14.0		14.4	22.2	5.4	8.5		12.4	25.0	25.0	$12,323	$4,152	$8,171
Maize Central Elementary	Public	K-4	304 W. Academy Ave	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 722-0427	545	40	13.5	32.3%	354 (65.0%)	3 (0.6%)	125 (22.9%)	12 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.8%)	63	208^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.1%		69	172^nd of 660 public elementary schools	73.9%	36	45.5	46.8			46.2	64.4	35.8			49.8			$8,725	$542	$8,182
Vermillion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 James	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 722-0266	910	35	26.1	26.8%	655 (72.0%)	27 (3.0%)	129 (14.2%)	22 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.2%)	67.1	186^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.5%		59.1	241^st of 660 public elementary schools	63.5%	55	56.2	48.8			52.9	64.8	32.6			50.3			$8,755	$619	$8,136

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