Valley Center Middle School

www.usd262.net

802 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valley Center Middle School, located at 800 N. Meridian in Valley Center, Kansas, serves as a key educational hub within the USD 262 school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of the community.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 262, which emphasizes excellence, innovation, and strong partnerships between students, staff, and families. Through its website (http://www.usd262.net), the school provides transparent communication regarding academic policies, athletic programs, and district-wide initiatives. Valley Center Middle School is dedicated to maintaining high standards of achievement and creating a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

802

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Center Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	131
Black	19
Asian	7
Two or More	51
American Indian	3

White
591 (73.7%)
Hispanic
131 (16.3%)
Two or More
51 (6.4%)
Black
19 (2.4%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Valley Center Pub Sch
Phone:	(316)755-7060
Website:	http://www.usd262.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 261

Grade 7 266

Grade 8 275