Marais Des Cygnes Valley

The Marais Des Cygnes Valley school district in Kansas consists of three schools: Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High, and Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle. While the elementary school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, it still performs relatively well on test scores, particularly in 4th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, the high school and middle school have consistently lower test scores compared to state averages, with the high school ranking in the bottom half of Kansas high schools.

Across the district, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 7.9 at the middle school to 12.3 at the high school. However, this does not seem to be translating into higher academic performance, as the district struggles with declining statewide rankings and test scores below state averages. The high school also stands out with significantly higher spending per student compared to the elementary school, which may indicate an imbalance in funding allocation within the district.

One consistent factor across all three schools is the high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.05% at the high school to 68.42% at the middle school. This suggests that the Marais Des Cygnes Valley district serves a predominantly low-income student population, which could have implications for the resources and support needed to address the unique challenges faced by these students.