¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

Blue Valley School District

15020 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223-2200
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Blue Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,141 students in Blue Valley School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public middle schools in Kansas.
Public Middle Schools in Blue Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 28% statewide average).
The top ranked public middle schools in Blue Valley School District are Prairie Star Middle School, Pleasant Ridge Middle School and Harmony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
37 Schools
444 Schools
# Students
22,365 Students
135,097 Students
# Teachers
1,530 Teachers
9,658 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blue Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#5 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
56%
31%
55%
32%
47%
31%
96%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
67%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,249 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$357 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$408 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,966
$16,276
Spending / Student
$18,249
$17,192

Best Blue Valley School District Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Star Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14201 Mission Road
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913) 239-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Ridge Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9000 W. 165th St.
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10101 W. 141st St.
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6601 Edgewater Drive
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 239-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Aubry Bend Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12501 W. 175th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 624-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12500 Switzer Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Leawood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2410 W. 123rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6201 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Blue Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5001 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 37 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 22,365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 96% (Top 1% in KS)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 56% (Top 5%)
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Quick Links