Middle Schools in Pike Valley

Summary:

There is only one middle school located in Pike Valley, Kansas - Pike Valley Junior High. This small school of just 31 students has emerged as a standout institution, ranking in the top 10% of middle schools statewide and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pike Valley Junior High's academic performance is exceptional, significantly outpacing the state average on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's dropout rate is well below the state average at just 1.3%, and it maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 8.8. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is slightly above the state average, its per-student spending of $15,407 is significantly higher, potentially contributing to the school's success.

Overall, Pike Valley Junior High stands out as an exemplary middle school, delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students. The school's performance, improvement over time, and efficient use of resources make it a model institution worthy of further study and potential replication of best practices.

District Detail

101 School St.
Scandia, KS 66966

(785) 335-2206

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 244

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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 All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th 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 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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Republic County	14.53 mi	2	185^th
Rock Hills	16.17 mi	2	123^rd
Concordia	19.45 mi	3	124^th
Beloit	23.99 mi	2	142^nd
Clifton-Clyde	29.11 mi	3	170^th

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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.

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