Valley Middle School
Valley Middle School serves 348 students in grades 5-8.
Valley Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Middle School's student population of 348 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
348 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Valley Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Middle School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2134 out of 3233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
n/a
6%

Black
n/a
17%

White
95%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
348 students attend Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Valley Middle School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Middle School offer ?
Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Valley Middle School part of?
Valley Middle School is part of Valley Local School District.
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