Upper Scioto Valley High School is a school in McGuffey, Ohio in the United States. It is part of the Upper Scioto Valley Local School District.
Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mc Guffey, OH, covering approximately 98.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1782 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
89%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is ranked #1782 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenton Elementary School, Ada Elementary School, Ridgemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School?
257 students attend Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School offer ?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School part of?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is part of Upper Scioto Valley Local School District.
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