Mission Valley Elementary

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Mission Valley Elementary ranks 449 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mission Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eskridge, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 247 students. The school is part of the Mission Valley school district, which is ranked 81 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mission Valley Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools in recent years, its performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with only 28-34% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30-34% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. However, the school's performance on the Science assessment is relatively stronger, with 36-56% of students proficient or better, which is above the state average. Compared to nearby schools, such as Wanamaker Elementary and Jay Shideler Elementary, both part of the higher-ranked Auburn-Washburn district, Mission Valley Elementary generally underperforms, especially in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Mission Valley Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 25-35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student population is predominantly White, with limited diversity compared to some of the nearby schools. Despite the school's lower academic performance, Mission Valley Elementary has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, suggesting that the school may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and explore ways to optimize the use of its staffing and financial resources to better support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B
Eskridge, KS 66423

(866) 557-6686

District: Mission Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
449^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,033

Students who attend Mission Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:

Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mission Valley Elementary ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mission Valley Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Mission Valley Elementary employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mission Valley Elementary is $15,033.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mission Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Valley Elementary 449^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Mission Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Mission Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Valley 81^st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mission Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	35.22	440^th	585	24.8%
2007	21.46	515^th	600	14.2%
2008	28.22	512^th	614	16.6%
2009	47.06	422^nd	621	32.0%
2010	47.58	413^th	630	34.4%
2011	36.92	493^rd	631	21.9%
2012	23.70	575^th	660	12.9%
2013	59.54	331^st	668	50.4%
2015	35.52	486^th	678	28.3%
2016	36.37	452^nd	656	31.1%
2017	36.50	442^nd	659	32.9%
2018	55.25	293^rd	656	55.3%
2019	51.29	316^th	667	52.6%
2021	66.89	197^th	670	70.6%
2022	43.74	384^th	668	42.5%
2023	48.59	340^th	660	48.5%
2024	35.06	449^th	653	31.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	59.44	178^th	512	65.2%
2019	45.83	286^th	509	43.8%
2021	59.06	170^th	494	65.6%
2022	39.40	338^th	512	34.0%
2023	42.40	325^th	541	39.9%
2024	52.59	244^th	546	55.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	63.93	194^th	574	66.2%
2019	62.78	196^th	591	66.8%
2021	59.74	217^th	591	63.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	45.44	321^st	575	44.2%
2019	36.13	394^th	586	32.8%
2021	70.71	141^st	605	76.7%

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Rank History for White students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	46.15	323^rd	574	43.7%
2019	46.38	322^nd	592	45.6%
2021	60.72	213^th	587	63.7%
2022	37.00	412^th	596	30.9%
2023	41.45	362^nd	584	38.0%
2024	27.03	454^th	579	21.6%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mission Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	329	0	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	4	342
2006	346	0	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	5	362
2007	336	2	4	5	5	n/a	n/a	1	353
2008	313	4	6	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	334
2009	306	2	7	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	329
2010	319	2	1	15	1	0	23	0	361
2011	310	0	0	19	0	0	16	0	345
2012	302	1	0	19	1	0	13	0	336
2013	233	3	0	9	0	0	8	0	253
2014	225	3	0	11	0	0	9	0	248
2015	230	1	0	11	0	0	7	0	249
2016	202	1	0	15	0	0	9	0	227
2017	220	1	0	11	1	0	5	0	238
2018	191	3	0	6	0	0	9	0	209
2019	195	0	0	8	0	0	8	0	211
2020	196	1	0	10	0	0	8	0	215
2021	204	0	0	7	0	0	4	0	215
2022	222	0	0	18	0	0	4	0	244
2023	220	0	0	21	1	0	5	0	247

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 Mission Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	342	26.6	12.9	35.2
2006	362	26.7	13.6	38.9
2007	353	31.1	11.4	38.9
2008	334	32.7	10.2	34.7
2009	329	33.1	9.9	35.9
2010	361	27.7	13.0	42.7
2011	345	27.8	12.4	38
2012	336	30.2	11.1	36.3
2013	253	21.0	12.0	37.9
2014	248	21.2	11.6	42.3
2015	249	21.0	11.8	37.3
2016	227	21.0	10.8	41.4
2017	238	21.0	11.3	40.8
2018	209	20.5	10.1	32.5
2019	211	21.0	10.0	35.1
2020	215	21.1	10.1	31.6
2021	215	21.1	10.1	34
2022	244	20.4	11.9	25.4
2023	247	19.8	12.4	34.8

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 Mission Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	342	26.6	12.9	35.2
2006	362	26.7	13.6	38.9
2007	353	31.1	11.4	38.9
2008	334	32.7	10.2	34.7
2009	329	33.1	9.9	35.9
2010	361	27.7	13.0	42.7
2011	345	27.8	12.4	38
2012	336	30.2	11.1	36.3
2013	253	21.0	12.0	37.9
2014	248	21.2	11.6	42.3
2015	249	21.0	11.8	37.3
2016	227	21.0	10.8	41.4
2017	238	21.0	11.3	40.8
2018	209	20.5	10.1	32.5
2019	211	21.0	10.0	35.1
2020	215	21.1	10.1	31.6
2021	215	21.1	10.1	34
2022	244	20.4	11.9	25.4
2023	247	19.8	12.4	34.8

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 Mission Valley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$117 (0.8%)	$14,917 (99.2%)	$15,033

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mission Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 316^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 340^th of 660 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley Elementary)	42.3	34.5	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley)	42.3	34.5	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)	80.8	34.5	46.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley)	80.8	34.5	46.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley Elementary)	48.1	32.4	15.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley)	48.1	32.4	15.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)	63	23.5	39.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley)	63	23.5	39.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley Elementary)	29.4	56	26.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley)	29.4	56	26.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)	29.4	48	18.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley)	29.4	48	18.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Mission Valley Elementary)	44.1	56	11.9%
5th Grade Science (Mission Valley)	44.1	56	11.9%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley Elementary)	31	21.9	9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mission Valley)	31	21.9	9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)	20.7	31.2	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley)	20.7	31.2	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	247	17.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	21	162.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	195	220	12.8%
Two or More Races	8	5	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.1%	34.8%	0.3%

Schools Near Mission Valley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mission Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B	Eskridge	66423	Wabaunsee County	Mission Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(866) 557-6686	247	20	12.4	34.8%	220 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	35.1	449^th of 653 public elementary schools	31.2%		48.6	340^th of 660 public elementary schools	48.5%	109	28.6	25.0	36.4	21.7	28.4	46.4	18.8	21.2	47.8	31.9	36.4	36.4	$15,033	$117	$14,917
Auburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	810 N Commercial	Auburn	66402	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 339-4400	377	33	11.5	34.5%	317 (84.1%)	5 (1.3%)	31 (8.2%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	53.9	290^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.3	238^th of 660 public elementary schools	63.9%	52	25.6	39.6	46.7	41.5	38.9	41.0	45.8	42.2	37.7	41.6	42.2	42.2	$9,123	$593	$8,530
Burlingame Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	323 North Dacotah	Burlingame	66413	Osage County	Burlingame Public School	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 654-3713	145	11	13.4	52.4%	135 (93.1%)	3 (2.1%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	23	529^th of 653 public elementary schools	19.0%		53.3	300^th of 660 public elementary schools	54.5%	229	15.8	35.7	20.0		22.6	44.4	21.4	20.0		28.8	25.0	25.0	$10,227	$749	$9,478
Indian Hills Elementary	Public	K-6	7445 SW 29th	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4500	474	33	14.3	20.7%	344 (72.6%)	22 (4.6%)	40 (8.4%)	34 (7.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	76	118^th of 653 public elementary schools	81.9%		75.9	122^nd of 660 public elementary schools	81.5%	4	41.9	52.3	47.2	51.7	48.3	62.9	52.3	48.6	58.3	55.2	54.2	54.2	$8,118	$359	$7,759
Jay Shideler Elementary	Public	K-6	4948 SW Wanamaker	Topeka	66610	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4600	567	41	13.8	15.7%	456 (80.4%)	12 (2.1%)	41 (7.2%)	15 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	87.2	63^rd of 653 public elementary schools	90.4%		82.5	90^th of 660 public elementary schools	86.4%	27	58.2	54.2	51.2	63.3	56.8	82.3	60.2	51.8	72.2	66.5	61.2	61.2	$7,245	$427	$6,818
Farley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6701 SW 33rd Street	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 408-8300	621	42	14.8	33.3%	402 (64.7%)	42 (6.8%)	65 (10.5%)	41 (6.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	65 (10.5%)	67	189^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.1%		55.9	277^th of 660 public elementary schools	58.0%	88	43.1	39.5	43.0	56.7	45.4	66.7	51.3	38.5	42.6	48.7	45.0	45.0	$9,830	$520	$9,310
McClure Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2529 SW Chelsea Dr	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4340	321	23	14.0	71.0%	152 (47.4%)	39 (12.1%)	73 (22.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (16.8%)	38.4	427^th of 653 public elementary schools	34.6%		44.1	377^th of 660 public elementary schools	42.9%	50	31.4	37.8	46.7		38.3	31.4	28.9	31.1		30.5	31.8	31.8	$13,228	$2,141	$11,087
Wanamaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6630 SW 10th	Topeka	66615	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4800	484	37	13.1	38.4%	321 (66.3%)	23 (4.8%)	57 (11.8%)	23 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.4%)	70	159^th of 653 public elementary schools	75.7%		67.4	177^th of 660 public elementary schools	73.2%	18	50.0	45.9	37.5	62.0	49.2	63.8	46.8	34.4	60.6	51.4	48.4	48.4	$8,287	$594	$7,693
Pauline Central Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	6625 SW Westview	Topeka	66619	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 339-4700	410	37	11.2	74.4%	262 (63.9%)	47 (11.5%)	42 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (13.4%)								(n/a)	17.6				17.6	35.3				35.3			$10,930	$1,046	$9,883
McEachron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4433 SW 29th Terr	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4430	418	30	13.7	72.7%	223 (53.3%)	56 (13.4%)	63 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (16.7%)	36.3	440^th of 653 public elementary schools	32.6%		36.7	435^th of 660 public elementary schools	34.1%	5	30.9	32.8	32.8		32.2	35.3	16.4	37.3		29.7	46.3	46.3	$12,930	$1,980	$10,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley Elementary

How many students attend Mission Valley Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Mission Valley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mission Valley Elementary?

Students at Mission Valley Elementary are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Mission Valley Elementary in?

Mission Valley

What schools do graduates of Mission Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mission Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School

Is Mission Valley Elementary a good school?

Mission Valley Elementary ranks 449^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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