Best Public Schools in Scandia, KS

Summary:

The city of Scandia, Kansas is home to two schools: Pike Valley High and Pike Valley Junior High, both part of the Pike Valley school district. While the junior high school is a standout performer, ranking among the top 31 middle schools in Kansas, the high school has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the state's high schools.

Pike Valley Junior High consistently earns high marks, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates across all grades. In contrast, Pike Valley High has lower proficiency rates than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 10th grade and across all grades. The high school also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 48.94% compared to the junior high's 29.03%.

Despite the differences in academic performance, both schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that these factors alone may not fully explain the disparities in achievement. The data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and analysis to identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pike Valley High	Public	9-12	100 School Street	Scandia	66966	Republic County	Pike Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 335-2294	51	8	6.2	39.2%	49 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.5	122^nd of 332 public high schools	63.3%		18.1	283^rd of 318 public high schools	11.0%	161			40.0	40.0			40.0	40.0			$15,483	$667	$14,817
Pike Valley Junior High	Public	7-8	100 School Street	Scandia	66966	Republic County	Pike Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 335-2294	30	4	7.6	36.7%	27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	88	31^st of 363 public middle schools	91.5%		71	69^th of 362 public middle schools	80.9%	38	66.7	53.3		60.0	53.3	53.3		53.3	66.7	66.7	$14,388	$620	$13,768

Cities Near Scandia

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Courtland	6 mi	1	68^th
Belleville	8.54 mi	2	238^th
Concordia	17.06 mi	3	174^th
Mankato	22.11 mi	2	170^th
Clyde	24.36 mi	1	173^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.