Mississinawa Valley Local School District

1469 State Road 47 E
Union City, OH 45390-8628
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Mississinawa Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 630 students in Mississinawa Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Mississinawa Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,529 Schools
# Students
630 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mississinawa Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#250 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
70%
54%
64%
60%
60-64%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
86%
(2022-23)
18.1%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.54
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
85%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,382. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,470 is less than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$32,146 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$31,536 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,306
$19,382
Spending / Student
$18,470
$19,014

Best Mississinawa Valley Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mississinawa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10480 Staudt Rd
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-4464
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10480 Staudt Rd
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-4464
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1469 State Route 47 E
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-5656
Gr: PK | 47 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mississinawa Valley Local School District?
Mississinawa Valley Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 630 students.
What is the rank of Mississinawa Valley Local School District?
Mississinawa Valley Local School District is ranked #251 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mississinawa Valley Local School District?
85% of Mississinawa Valley Local School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mississinawa Valley Local School District?
Mississinawa Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Mississinawa Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,470 is less than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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