Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary 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 Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1843 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is ranked #1843 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School, Ridgemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School?
231 students attend Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School offer ?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School part of?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is part of Upper Scioto Valley Local School District.
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