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Northern 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 159 students in Northern 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 Northern Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
159 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern 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 40-59% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40-59%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,918 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,239 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,918
$16,276
Spending / Student
$18,239
$17,192
Best Northern Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Almena Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Grades: PK-4
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Long Island Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
627 Washington
Long Island, KS 67647
(785) 854-7681
Long Island, KS 67647
(785) 854-7681
Grades: 5-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District is ranked #85 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 Northern Valley School District?
89% of Northern Valley School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Northern Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,239 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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