Valley Center Middle School vs West Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Center Middle School
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
West Elem
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–3
264 students
| Measure | Valley Center Middle School Valley Center, Kansas | West Elem Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 205 | #261 of 686 |
| National rank | #9899 of 15,369 | #23579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 802 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 39.7).
- •West Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •West Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 53.4%).
- •West Elem does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.4).
- •Valley Center Middle School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 264.
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 Valley Center Middle School better than West Elem?
On the Success Index (US), West Elem ranks higher (52.3 vs 39.7 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 Valley Center Middle School and West Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Center Middle School: 802. West Elem: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Center Middle School and West Elem rank in Kansas?
Valley Center Middle School is 85th of 205 and West Elem is 261st of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).