- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blue Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201200000115
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Valley Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Valley Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Blue Valley Middle held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 201200000115 · Overland Park, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 13.8:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Blue Valley Middle held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blue Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 593
Blue Valley Middle
593 students
What this shows Blue Valley Middle reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Valley Middle compares
Blue Valley Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 72% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Kansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Blue Valley Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Overland Park
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Aubry Bend Middle School
Standard public school
792 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oxford Middle
Standard public school
620 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Ridge Middle
Standard public school
581 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Overland Trail Middle
Standard public school
540 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Middle
Standard public school
537 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harmony Middle
Standard public school
536 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Valley Middle
How many students attend Blue Valley Middle?
Blue Valley Middle has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley Middle is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Valley Middle?
12.1% of students at Blue Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blue Valley Middle is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Valley Middle?
Blue Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Blue Valley Middle, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.