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Marmaton Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 270 students in Marmaton Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Marmaton Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
270 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marmaton Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,419 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,589 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,419
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,589
$17,192
Best Marmaton Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marmaton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Marmaton Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
128 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marmaton Valley School District?
Marmaton Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 270 students.
What is the rank of Marmaton Valley School District?
Marmaton Valley School District is ranked #180 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marmaton Valley School District?
87% of Marmaton Valley School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marmaton Valley School District?
Marmaton Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Marmaton Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,589 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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