Stucky Middle School vs Valley Center Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stucky Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Valley Center Middle School
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Stucky Middle School Wichita, Kansas | Valley Center Middle School Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 205 | #85 of 205 |
| National rank | #13819 of 15,369 | #9899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 32% |
| city | Wichita | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Center Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 19.8).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 73.2%).
- •Stucky Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Valley Center Middle School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 518.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stucky Middle School better than Valley Center Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Center Middle School ranks higher (39.7 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Stucky Middle School and Valley Center Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stucky Middle School: 518. Valley Center Middle School: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stucky Middle School and Valley Center Middle School rank in Kansas?
Stucky Middle School is 180th of 205 and Valley Center Middle School is 85th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).