Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District

141 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693-8974
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,889 students in Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,509 Schools
# Students
3,546 Students
1,106,120 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
61,185 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#452 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
62%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
3,444 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
97%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
145
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
269
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
260
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
275
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
291
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,937 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$53 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,569
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,937
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Adams County Ohio Valley Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peebles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Indian Dr
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2295 Moores Rd
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links