Serving 321 students in grades 7-8, Owen Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owen Valley Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Spencer, IN, covering approximately 324.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owen Valley Middle School's student population of 321 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owen Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owen Valley Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen Valley Middle School's ranking?
Owen Valley Middle School is ranked #957 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Owen Valley Middle School often compared to?
Owen Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owen Valley Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Owen Valley Middle School?
321 students attend Owen Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Owen Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owen Valley Middle School?
Owen Valley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owen Valley Middle School offer ?
Owen Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owen Valley Middle School part of?
Owen Valley Middle School is part of Spencer-Owen Community Schools.
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