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Blue Valley Middle

5001 W. 163rd Terrace, Overland Park, KS, 66085

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About Blue Valley Middle

Blue Valley Middle School is located at 13602 Switzer Road in the central Overland Park area of the Kansas City metropolitan region, Kansas. The school serves students in grades 6 to 8 and enrolls approximately 573 students. Classroom learning operates with a student–teacher ratio of about 14:1, based on recent NCES data. On state assessments, around 43% of students meet math proficiency and roughly 41% meet reading proficiency, reflecting strong academic outcomes. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. Blue Valley Middle is a school that prioritizes student engagement and promotes collaborative learning. It establishes clear expectations for all students and encourages them to take intellectual risks, fostering a deeper understanding of the material. The houses close to the school are usually valued between $420,000 and $810,000, which is indicative of the well-established and highly attractive residential areas that offer a short walk or a bike ride to parks, community amenities, and quality local services. Parents point out the school’s challenging curriculum and the staff’s support as reasons why kids are well-prepared for high school and what comes after. Being a school with strong achievement results year after year and a learning culture focused on growth, Blue Valley Middle School ranks among the top middle schools in ????????????????Kansas.

Contact Information

Address

5001 W. 163rd Terrace, Overland Park, KS, 66085

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Phone

(913) 239-5100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 41% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
573
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 93 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Blue Valley Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:51 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:36 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 71.55%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic 7.85%
Black 4.54%
Two+ Races 6.98%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
71.55%
Asian
8.2%
Hispanic
7.85%
Black
4.54%
Two+ Races
6.98%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 573
47.29%
271 Female
52.71%
302 Male

Student Population

573 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

286 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Blue Valley Middle School students are invited to participate in a collaborative writing club at the Johnson County Library – Blue Valley on January 13, 2026. The club is designed for young writers ages 9 to 13. It will offer guided activities to support creative writing and skill development.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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