Buckeye Valley Local School District
School District · Delaware, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,590
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,590
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Buckeye Valley Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buckeye Valley Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School
Ostrander · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
Delaware · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buckeye Valley Local High School
Delaware · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#194 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,590
+$933 vs Ohio median
District size
2,284 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Buckeye Valley Local ranks #194 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Buckeye Valley Local's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buckeye Valley West Elementary School (9.0/10), Buckeye Valley Local Middle School (7.4/10), and Buckeye Valley Local High School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Buckeye Valley Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckeye Valley West Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Buckeye Valley Local Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Buckeye Valley Local High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Buckeye Valley East Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buckeye Valley Local
Buckeye Valley Local is a Delaware, Ohio school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,284 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $15,590 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Buckeye Valley Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buckeye Valley West Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Buckeye Valley Local students show an average math proficiency of 75.5% and ELA proficiency of 78.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Buckeye Valley Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buckeye Valley Local with test data.
Schools in Buckeye Valley Local
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Delaware
- Total Enrollment
- 2,284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buckeye Valley Local?
Buckeye Valley Local has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buckeye Valley Local?
The average composite rating for Buckeye Valley Local is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buckeye Valley Local?
Buckeye Valley Local spends $15,590 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buckeye Valley Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buckeye Valley Local is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buckeye Valley Local?
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Buckeye Valley Local with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Buckeye Valley Local?
Across schools in Buckeye Valley Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buckeye Valley Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Buckeye Valley Local has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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