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Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District

105 Sw Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 199 students in Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
199 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#142 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
31%
25-29%
32%
30-39%
31%
(21-22)
≥80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,899 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,623 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,899
$16,276
Spending / Student
$20,623
$17,192

Best Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
213 N 8th
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
508 Ne Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 199 students.
What is the rank of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District is ranked #80 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
92% of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,623 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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