Sandy Valley High School is a public high school near Magnolia, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Sandy Valley Local Schools district. Its mascot is a cardinal and its colors are red and gray. A new high school building opened January 20, 2009.
Serving 263 students in grades 5-8, Sandy Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandy Valley Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Magnolia, OH, encompassing approximately 72.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandy Valley Middle School's student population of 263 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
INSPIRE to Learn ~ Prepare for SUCCESS
School Rankings
Sandy Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Valley Middle School is 0.13, 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
#1463 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Valley Middle School's ranking?
Sandy Valley Middle School is ranked #1463 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sandy Valley Middle School?
263 students attend Sandy Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sandy Valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy Valley Middle School?
Sandy Valley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandy Valley Middle School offer ?
Sandy Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Valley Middle School part of?
Sandy Valley Middle School is part of Sandy Valley Local School District.
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