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Valley Middle School

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Valley Middle School ranks 386 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

386^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Ohio middle schools

Summary

Valley Middle School is a 302-student school serving grades 5–8 in Lucasville, Ohio, part of the Valley Local district, with a moderate share of students from lower-income families (42.7% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). In 2025–2026 it ranked 386th of 1,046 Ohio schools (63rd percentile, 3 stars), above its district's overall standing (54th percentile, 3 stars) and in roughly the top third of Ohio schools. That is down from its 2023–2024 peak of 73rd percentile, but still well above 2020–2021 (46th percentile). Among nearby middle schools, only Wheelersburg Middle School (90th percentile) ranks higher, with Minford Middle School (61st) close behind; Clay Middle School, Northwest Middle School, Eastern Middle School, Waverly Junior High School and Portsmouth West Middle School rank lower.

Valley's biggest academic strengths are in 8th grade: 70.4% of 8th graders were proficient in math (18.4 points above the state) and 69.0% in English language arts (10.7 points above the state), both second among nearby schools only to Wheelersburg. Fifth grade math is also strong at 72.4%, or 13.3 points above the state. The clearest weak spot is 6th grade math at 48.7%, which is 7.5 points below the state and has been at or below state levels for several years. Science also fell sharply in 2025–2026: 5th grade dropped from 76.6% to 60.5% and 8th grade from 84.1% to 60.6%, putting both near or slightly below the state.

The school's overall standing masks wide differences in how well it serves some groups. In 2025–2026, students with disabilities ranked at the 9th percentile statewide (0 stars), down from the 48th percentile in 2022–2023, and low-income students ranked at the 41st percentile (2 stars). Chronic absenteeism improved to 18.0% from 25.9%, better than most nearby schools but still above the district's 16.1%. Enrollment is mid-sized, and the student-teacher ratio of 18.8 is higher than most nearby schools, yet math and ELA results generally beat those of lower-ratio peers. Overall, Valley Middle is a solidly above-average school with strong 8th grade and 5th grade math results; the main watch items are 6th grade math, the recent science decline, and support for students with disabilities and low-income students.

302

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,277

Per pupil spending ?

42.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

393 Indian Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648-9014

(740) 259-2651

District: Valley Local

Students who attend Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Valley High School

Feeder schools for Valley Middle School:

Elementary:

Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 73rd percentile in 2024 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Ohio median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 73rd-percentile peak (2024) to 63rd (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg64%

Ohio avg59%

386^th of 1,046

Ohio public middle schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

357^th of 773Valley Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	386 of 1046	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.6	370 of 1036	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.4	286 of 1046	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	317 of 1048	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.5	313 of 1017	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.6	558 of 1037	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.4	473 of 1050	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.6	478 of 1010	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.8	485 of 1038	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.9	536 of 1050	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.4	431 of 1035	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.5	465 of 1008	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.4	411 of 1001	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.6	434 of 989	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	504 of 925	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.9	450 of 895	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.3	483 of 858	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.4	348 of 835	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.0	519 of 837	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.5	418 of 732	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.2	359 of 692	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	20.6	345 of 400	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2021	22.1	520 of 576	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	27.6	524 of 658	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	57.2	213 of 643	66.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	66.8	341 of 947	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.5	323 of 938	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.3	262 of 942	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.9	297 of 943	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.4	240 of 925	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	52.2	490 of 910	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.0	355 of 917	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.7	381 of 897	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2021	64.8	91 of 274	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.9	119 of 164	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.5	408 of 521	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	583 of 996	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.8	543 of 983	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.5	419 of 989	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.9	447 of 974	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.1	354 of 947	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.6	636 of 923	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.6	508 of 945	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.1	498 of 924	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	415 of 955	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.8	389 of 954	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.4	307 of 958	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.0	323 of 963	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.9	336 of 946	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.4	565 of 924	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.4	516 of 933	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.6	497 of 916	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	20.6	526 of 579	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	41.8	308 of 590	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	49.7	416 of 790	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.8	390 of 777	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.9	312 of 795	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.5	345 of 805	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.6	349 of 809	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.5	572 of 781	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.7	486 of 796	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.2	478 of 781	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2021)67th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2026)64th percentile~ school

Male (2026)57th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)47th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)41st percentile-22 vs school

Disabled (2021)10th percentile-36 vs school

Special Education (2026)9th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts68%+6 vs state

Mathematics61%+7 vs state

Science61%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Ohio State Tests Science (2026)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2026)					Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2026)					Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	393 Indian Dr	Lucasville	45648	Scioto County	Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 259-2651	302	16	18.8	—	288 (95.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	65.3	386^th of 1046 public middle schools	63.1%		66.6	370^th of 1036 public middle schools	64.3%	16	60.5	60.6		72.4	48.7	54.1	70.4		72.4	62.8	66.2	69.0		$14,277
Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	44 Clay High St	Portsmouth	45662	Scioto County	Clay Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 354-6644	134	10	13.4	—	121 (90.3%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)	47.2	601^st of 1046 public middle schools	42.5%		63.7	413^th of 1036 public middle schools	60.1%	188		56.1			39.5	46.3	50.0			30.2	68.3	58.5		$8,505
Northwest Middle School	Public	6-8	692 Mohawk Dr	Mc Dermott	45652	Scioto County	Northwest Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 259-2528	247	18	13.7	64.4%	242 (98.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	46.6	607^th of 1046 public middle schools	42.0%		56.8	488^th of 1036 public middle schools	52.9%	119		68.5			39.5	51.3	33.3			51.2	55.0	49.4	91.3	$16,485
Minford Middle School	Public	4-8	135 Falcon Rd	Minford	45653	Scioto County	Minford Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 820-2181	443	29	15.2	—	434 (98.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	63.3	411^th of 1046 public middle schools	60.7%		56.4	493^rd of 1036 public middle schools	52.4%	82	61.5	63.9	64.9	65.4	45.8	53.6	69.4	57.1	69.2	59.7	65.5	64.4		$9,162
Oak Intermediate Elementary School	Public	4-6	#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail	New Boston	45662	Scioto County	New Boston Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 456-5225	87	6	14.5	52.9%	79 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)								(n/a)	66.7		43.3	42.9	26.5			40.0	61.9	20.6				$13,544
Portsmouth West Middle School	Public	6-8	15332 US Highway 52 Unit B	West Portsmouth	45663	Scioto County	Washington-Nile Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 858-6668	360	20	18.0	61.7%	324 (90.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	40.1	669^th of 1046 public middle schools	36.0%		43.7	620^th of 1036 public middle schools	40.2%	49		63.6			22.1	37.2	35.9			40.7	60.5	53.2	100.0	$12,537
Eastern Middle School	Public	6-8	1170 Tile Mill Rd	Beaver	45613	Pike County	Eastern Local School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 226-1544	191	12	15.9	57.6%	185 (96.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	44.3	629^th of 1046 public middle schools	39.9%		53.2	529^th of 1036 public middle schools	48.9%	100		66.1			39.1	32.8	64.4			39.1	50.0	49.2		$14,276
Wheelersburg Middle School	Public	4-8	800 Pirate Dr	Wheelersburg	45694	Scioto County	Wheelersburg Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 574-2515	598	29	20.6	—	537 (89.8%)	3 (0.5%)	18 (3.0%)	16 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	85.4	108^th of 1046 public middle schools	89.7%		80	184^th of 1036 public middle schools	82.2%	76	74.3	84.4	86.4	61.5	82.1	63.2	86.1	84.8	84.4	83.7	77.8	73.4		$9,052
Waverly Junior High School	Public	6-8	3 Tiger Drive	Waverly	45690	Pike County	Waverly City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 947-4527	383	27	14.1	65.3%	359 (93.7%)	13 (3.4%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	43	643^rd of 1046 public middle schools	38.5%		41.7	646^th of 1036 public middle schools	37.6%	3		45.4			49.0	53.8	32.9			47.5	59.8	44.5	100.0	$11,010

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Middle School

What high school do graduates of Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Valley High School

What district is Valley Middle School in?

Valley Local

What is the racial makeup of Valley Middle School?

Students at Valley Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Is Valley Middle School a good school?

Valley Middle School ranks 386^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 302 students attended Valley Middle School.

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