Top Rankings
Sandy Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,254 students in Sandy 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 Sandy Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,254 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sandy 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,059 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,481
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,059
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sandy Valley Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5018 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sandy Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5130 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Sandy Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5130 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sandy Valley Local School District?
Sandy Valley Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,254 students.
What is the rank of Sandy Valley Local School District?
Sandy Valley Local School District is ranked #246 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Valley Local School District?
94% of Sandy Valley Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandy Valley Local School District?
Sandy Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Sandy Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,059 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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