Top Rankings
River Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,901 students in River Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in River Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
1,901 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
River Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 897 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
37 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,718 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
150
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,227 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,159 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,227
$17,132
Spending / Student
$12,159
$17,081
Best River Valley Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Columbus Sandusky Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 725-5500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 725-5500
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1932 Whetstone River Rd N
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5600
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4334 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5700
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
River Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
197 Brocklesby Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Grades: 2-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,901 students.
What is the rank of River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District is ranked #284 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley Local School District?
90% of River Valley Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is River Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,159 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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