Mill Valley High School students have boosted ACT scores from 22.4 during the 2009-2010 school year to 23.5 during the 2010-2011 school year.

According to the Kansas City Star, the school’s 2010-2011 ACT scores rank highest in overall composite score for the De Soto School District with an average of 23.5.

 The highest scores in other districts are as follows: Olathe East High School, 24.7, Shawnee Mission East High School, 25.2, and Blue Valley North High School, 25.4.

 Counselor Randy Burwell attributes success to the preparation of the students.

 “The rigor of AP and other advanced classes are getting students familiarized with material that is likely to show up on the exam,” Burwell said.

 Burwell said students should take the test numerous times.

 “The more you take it, the better chance your score will improve,” Burwell said.

 Burwell is also very happy with the scores.

“I am so proud of Mill Valley,” Burwell said. “I appreciate the effort to prepare for the tests.”