Valley Middle School
Tel:
(740)259-2651
- Valley Middle School serves 308 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Valley Middle School's student population of 308 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 308 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #1987 out of 3,224 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
| White | 97% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Local School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Middle School is Scioto County Career Technical Center (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Scioto County Career Technical Center (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lucasville Scioto County Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 7-12
1.7 miles
951 Vern Riffe Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740)259-5522 1.7 7-12 n/a - Lucasville Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 462 students
2.0 miles
1821a State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740)259-2611 2.0 PK-4 462 - Lucasville Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 268 students
2.0 miles
1821 State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740)259-5551 2.0 9-12 268 - Portsmouth Southern Ohio Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
2.4 miles
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740)259-6843 2.4 9-12 55 - Portsmouth Clay High School Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
5.2 miles
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740)354-6644 5.2 9-12 170
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