Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle

Marais Des Cygnes Valley
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
38 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Marais Des Cygnes Valley (MDCV) Middle School is a public institution located in Melvern, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 456 school district. Nestled in a small, close-knit rural community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of middle-grade students. By emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging extracurricular participation, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition into high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the district prides itself on being the heartbeat of the community, maintaining a culture that values student-teacher relationships and local involvement. The school utilizes its official website, usd456.org, to keep families informed about district news, athletic schedules, and educational resources. Overall, Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School serves as a vital educational hub for the Melvern area, dedicated to the holistic development of its students in a traditional, community-centered setting.
38
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (92.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.6 %)
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: Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Phone: (785)549-3313
Website: http://www.usd456.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 8
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio