Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School

510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 235 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2043 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
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17%
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White
92%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is ranked #2043 out of 3,137 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 Ada Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School, Ridgemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School?
235 students attend Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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