Top Rankings
Indian Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,657 students in Indian Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Indian Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,657 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Indian Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.53
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,608 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
97%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
128
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,785 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$23 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,095
$17,287

Spending / Student
$13,785
$17,235

Best Indian Valley Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Washington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 E Arch St
Port Washington, OH 43837
(740) 498-8389
Port Washington, OH 43837
(740) 498-8389
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 S Walnut St
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
(740) 254-4262
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
(740) 254-4262
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Midvale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4259 W. State Street
Midvale, OH 44653
(330) 339-1191
Midvale, OH 44653
(330) 339-1191
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Tuscarawas Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 School St
Tuscarawas, OH 44682
(740) 922-4226
Tuscarawas, OH 44682
(740) 922-4226
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Indian Valley Local School District?
Indian Valley Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,657 students.
What is the rank of Indian Valley Local School District?
Indian Valley Local School District is ranked #225 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indian Valley Local School District?
97% of Indian Valley Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indian Valley Local School District?
Indian Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Indian Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,785 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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