Mill Valley High School

Summary:

Mill Valley High School is a public high school located in Shawnee, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,355 students. The school is part of the De Soto School District, which is ranked 11th out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Mill Valley High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Kansas, with a current ranking of 20th out of 318 Kansas high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mill Valley High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 49.99% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 42.73% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 27.57% and 21.31%, respectively. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and multi-racial students. Additionally, Mill Valley High School stands out in its ability to support low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 16th out of 249 Kansas high schools for this subgroup, and its gifted and talented student population, ranking 5th out of 35 Kansas high schools.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as De Soto High School and the Shawnee Mission high schools, Mill Valley High School stands out as a top-performing institution. The school's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong support for various student subgroups make it an exemplary educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5900 Monticello Road
       Shawnee, KS  66226


(913) 422-4351

District: De Soto

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,417 Help


Feeder schools for Mill Valley High School:

Elementary:    Clear Creek Elementary
    Horizon Elementary
    Prairie Ridge Elementary School
    Riverview Elementary
Middle:    Mill Creek Middle School
    Monticello Trails Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  1,355

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Hispanic:
7.0%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Compare Details Mill Valley High School ranks better than 93.7% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (7%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Valley High School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Valley High School is $8,417.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mill Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Valley High School 20th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Mill Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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De Soto:

SchoolDigger ranks De Soto 11th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mill Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.47 88th 262 66.4%
2007 75.96 54th 280 80.7%
2008 64.94 100th 267 62.5%
2009 77.58 40th 291 86.3%
2010 83.58 16th 302 94.7%
2011 79.65 34th 298 88.6%
2012 75.63 35th 317 89.0%
2013 84.70 9th 323 97.2%
2015 92.12 8th 326 97.5%
2016 92.92 12th 313 96.2%
2017 96.51 9th 316 97.2%
2018 94.57 14th 314 95.5%
2019 87.69 19th 325 94.2%
2021 89.83 14th 320 95.6%
2022 88.88 14th 324 95.7%
2023 83.92 28th 327 91.4%
2024 89.55 20th 318 93.7%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.58 10th 49 79.6%
2021 63.77 19th 55 65.5%
2023 97.51 1st 64 98.4%
2024 90.63 5th 67 92.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.68 2nd 110 98.2%
2019 73.17 10th 111 91.0%
2021 69.83 20th 115 82.6%
2022 53.84 32nd 117 72.6%
2023 68.61 22nd 122 82.0%
2024 67.71 25th 124 79.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.90 16th 228 93.0%
2019 85.97 13th 229 94.3%
2021 51.00 96th 213 54.9%
2022 45.61 124th 223 44.4%
2023 85.36 13th 250 94.8%
2024 89.99 16th 249 93.6%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.66 17th 248 93.1%
2019 84.08 22nd 249 91.2%
2021 89.59 12th 250 95.2%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.68 2nd 110 98.2%
2019 73.17 10th 111 91.0%
2021 69.83 20th 115 82.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.72 20th 35 42.9%
2019 64.30 13th 37 64.9%
2021 76.04 5th 35 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.97 11th 248 95.6%
2019 87.97 16th 252 93.7%
2021 87.82 18th 258 93.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 5th 29 82.8%
2019 62.85 14th 32 56.3%
2021 52.51 12th 29 58.6%
2023 53.11 16th 33 51.5%
2024 60.06 12th 32 62.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.44 1st 47 97.9%
2021 73.03 7th 48 85.4%
2022 56.48 17th 50 66.0%
2023 71.51 8th 53 84.9%
2024 97.22 2nd 50 96.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.01 14th 89 84.3%
2019 98.01 2nd 92 97.8%
2021 98.10 3rd 99 97.0%
2022 85.62 7th 102 93.1%
2023 75.60 14th 110 87.3%
2024 91.82 7th 105 93.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Mill Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.17 17th 296 94.3%
2019 82.71 29th 306 90.5%
2021 88.83 14th 302 95.4%
2022 88.45 12th 307 96.1%
2023 82.06 35th 309 88.7%
2024 86.59 24th 295 91.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mill Valley High School Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 15, 2023

Open Quote Extremely poor leadership. There are some great teachers. Close Quote


by a student on FaceBook
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Open Quote It's a great school with great teachers. It has many acedemic and sports related acheivments and there are endless oppurtunitys! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mill Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 481 17 8 22 7 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 625 21 20 22 9 n/a n/a 0 697
2003 625 21 20 22 9 n/a n/a 0 697
2004 682 31 19 22 7 n/a n/a 0 761
2005 682 27 27 23 5 n/a n/a 4 768
2006 721 32 30 19 4 n/a n/a 15 821
2007 790 35 25 21 1 n/a n/a 13 885
2008 820 40 26 21 2 n/a n/a 21 930
2009 862 44 29 29 4 n/a n/a 19 987
2010 890 48 26 50 5 0 24 0 1043
2011 919 42 28 65 4 0 39 0 1097
2012 954 37 37 63 4 0 43 0 1138
2013 1007 35 48 76 7 0 60 0 1233
2014 1054 45 49 84 5 0 65 0 1302
2015 1054 45 45 94 7 0 58 0 1303
2016 1100 43 48 104 5 0 66 0 1366
2017 1106 49 46 103 3 0 58 0 1365
2018 1128 46 46 101 4 0 42 0 1367
2019 1143 49 46 92 5 0 44 0 1379
2020 1110 43 44 84 4 0 43 0 1328
2021 1107 47 45 79 3 0 38 0 1319
2022 1069 62 47 81 4 1 53 0 1317
2023 1080 69 50 95 6 1 54 0 1355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mill Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 535 38.6 13.9 3.7
2002 697 54.3 12.8 3.6
2003 697 54.3 12.8 3.6
2004 761 59.5 12.8 5.1
2005 768 63.0 12.2 5.1
2006 821 61.1 13.4 4.3
2007 885 72.4 12.2 4.8
2008 930 67.8 13.7 4.8
2009 987 71.3 13.8 7.4
2010 1043 63.5 16.4 7.5
2011 1097 73.7 14.8 8.7
2012 1138 79.2 14.3 11.1
2013 1233 n/a n/a 10.5
2014 1302 82.0 15.8 9.4
2015 1303 85.0 15.3 9.4
2016 1366 84.0 16.2 9.1
2017 1365 88.1 15.4 8.8
2018 1367 86.0 15.8 6.9
2019 1379 87.0 15.8 5.8
2020 1328 83.0 16.0 5.4
2021 1319 83.0 15.8 4.8
2022 1317 81.9 16.0 4.9
2023 1355 81.0 16.7 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mill Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 535 38.6 13.9 3.7
2002 697 54.3 12.8 3.6
2003 697 54.3 12.8 3.6
2004 761 59.5 12.8 5.1
2005 768 63.0 12.2 5.1
2006 821 61.1 13.4 4.3
2007 885 72.4 12.2 4.8
2008 930 67.8 13.7 4.8
2009 987 71.3 13.8 7.4
2010 1043 63.5 16.4 7.5
2011 1097 73.7 14.8 8.7
2012 1138 79.2 14.3 11.1
2013 1233 n/a n/a 10.5
2014 1302 82.0 15.8 9.4
2015 1303 85.0 15.3 9.4
2016 1366 84.0 16.2 9.1
2017 1365 88.1 15.4 8.8
2018 1367 86.0 15.8 6.9
2019 1379 87.0 15.8 5.8
2020 1328 83.0 16.0 5.4
2021 1319 83.0 15.8 4.8
2022 1317 81.9 16.0 4.9
2023 1355 81.0 16.7 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $279 (3.3%) $8,139 (96.7%) $8,417

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 325 High schoolsRanks 28th of 327 High schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Valley High School)46.940.4
 6.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto)45.741.7
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley High School)41.642.4
 0.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (De Soto)38.437.8
 0.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Mill Valley High School)41.134.8
 6.3%
   11th Grade Science (De Soto)43.236.8
 6.4%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13791355
 1.7%
African American4969
 40.8%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian4650
 8.7%
Hispanic9295
 3.3%
Pacific Islander01
White11431080
 5.5%
Two or More Races4454
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.8%6.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,355 students attended Mill Valley High School.

Students at Mill Valley High School are 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Yes. Mill Valley High School ranks in the top 6.3% of Kansas high schools.


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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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