Serving 135 students in grades 6-12, Marmaton Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marmaton Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Marmaton Valley High School's student population of 135 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marmaton Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marmaton Valley High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marmaton Valley High School's ranking?
Marmaton Valley High School is ranked #713 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Marmaton Valley High School often compared to?
Marmaton Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iola Sr High School, Humboldt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marmaton Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Marmaton Valley High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Marmaton Valley High School?
135 students attend Marmaton Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marmaton Valley High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marmaton Valley High School?
Marmaton Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marmaton Valley High School offer ?
Marmaton Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Marmaton Valley High School part of?
Marmaton Valley High School is part of Marmaton Valley School District.
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