Grand Valley High School is a public high school in Orwell, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Grand Valley Local School District. It serves the students of Hartsgrove, Orwell, Rome, Colebrook, and Windsor townships in Ashtabula County.
Serving 172 students in grades 6-8, Grand Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Valley Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Orwell, OH, covering approximately 122 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Valley Middle School's student population of 172 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
White, Blue, Grey, Navy Blue, Royal blue
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Grand Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Valley Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2054 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Valley Middle School's ranking?
Grand Valley Middle School is ranked #2054 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Grand Valley Middle School often compared to?
Grand Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pymatuning Valley Middle School, Jefferson Area Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Grand Valley Middle School?
172 students attend Grand Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Grand Valley Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Valley Middle School?
Grand Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Valley Middle School offer ?
Grand Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Valley Middle School part of?
Grand Valley Middle School is part of Grand Valley Local School District.
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