Pike Valley

The Pike Valley school district in Kansas consists of three schools: Pike Valley Elementary, Pike Valley High, and Pike Valley Junior High. The data analysis reveals a district with a strong-performing elementary school, an improving middle school, and a struggling high school, all serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Pike Valley Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, ranking in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 14.8 suggests a relatively low class size, contributing to its success. In contrast, Pike Valley High struggles academically, with only 7.69% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.38% in Mathematics.

Pike Valley Junior High has shown significant improvement, moving from the bottom 50% to the top 20% of Kansas middle schools over the past 3 years. The school's test scores now exceed the state average in several subject areas, and its low student-teacher ratio of 8.3 suggests a personalized learning environment. Despite the district's investment in education, as evidenced by the high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the high free/reduced lunch rates across all schools highlight the need to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students in the district.