River Valley Middle School

8779 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 361 students in grades 6-8, River Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

River Valley Middle School's student population of 361 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
361 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

River Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1820 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Valley Middle School 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.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
90%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of River Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Valley Middle School's ranking?
River Valley Middle School is ranked #1820 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend River Valley Middle School?
361 students attend River Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of River Valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Middle School?
River Valley Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Valley Middle School offer ?
River Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is River Valley Middle School part of?
River Valley Middle School is part of Gallia County Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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