- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley Center, KS
Valley Center Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Center Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201251000369
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Center Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Valley Center · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Center Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Valley Center, KS.
School address
District: Valley Center Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201251000369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Valley Center Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 201251000369 · Valley Center, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 16.7:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Center High (1,011 students)
Valley Center Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Valley Center Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Center
Valley Center High
1,011 students
- This school
Valley Center Middle School
802 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Intermediate School
443 students
- Wheatland Elem 325
Wheatland Elem
325 students
- West Elem 264
West Elem
264 students
- Abilene Elem 254
Abilene Elem
254 students
What this shows Valley Center Middle School reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Center Middle School compares
Valley Center Middle School 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Valley Center Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Center Pub Sch reports $14,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Center Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Center Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abilene Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Center Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Center Middle School
How many students attend Valley Center Middle School?
Valley Center Middle School has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Center Middle School?
35.7% of students at Valley Center Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Center Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Center Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Valley Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Center Middle School?
Valley Center Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Valley Center Middle School rank among public schools in Valley Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Valley Center, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valley Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Besides Valley Center Middle School, Valley Center Pub Sch also operates Valley Center High (1,011 students), Valley Center Intermediate School (443 students), and Wheatland Elem (325 students). See the Valley Center Pub Sch district page for the complete list.