USD 456 - Marais des Cygnes Valley is proud to announce it was notified by U.S. News and World Report that Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary has been named to its 2024 "Best Schools" list for the state of Kansas!
Specifically, Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary was ranked #85 out of 959 elementary schools in the state of Kansas - putting it in the top 10% of Kansas elementary schools!
According to U.S. News and World Report, to determine this ranking, "schools were assessed on their pupils’ proficiencies in mathematics and reading, as measured by state assessment tests. Half of the ranking formula was the results themselves; the other half was the results in the context of socioeconomic demographics. In other words, top-ranked schools are high achieving ones that succeeded in educating all of their students." Only the top 40% of elementary schools in the state of Kansas are honored with the distinction as a "U.S. News Best Elementary School."
Congratulations to MDCV Elementary, their students, staff, and parents/guardians on receiving this award!