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Northern 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 150 students in Northern Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Northern Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
150 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 40-59% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40-59%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,993 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,333 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,993
$16,295
Spending / Student
$19,333
$17,212
Best Northern Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 669-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Almena Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 Bryant St.
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Gr: PK-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Long Island Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
627 Washington
Long Island, KS 67647
(785) 854-7681
Long Island, KS 67647
(785) 854-7681
Gr: 5-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the rank of Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District is ranked #87 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Northern Valley School District?
91% of Northern Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Valley School District?
Northern Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Northern Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,333 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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