Top Rankings
River Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,916 students in River Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in River Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,916 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
River 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#341 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
36 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,718 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
141
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,064 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,123
$17,216
Spending / Student
$12,064
$17,164
Best River Valley Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Columbus Sandusky Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 725-5500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 725-5500
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1932 Whetstone River Rd N
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5600
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4334 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5700
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
River Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
River Valley Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 Brocklesby Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,916 students.
What is the rank of River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District is ranked #349 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley Local School District?
90% of River Valley Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley Local School District?
River 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 River Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,064 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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