Clear Fork Valley Local School District
School District · Bellville, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Clear Fork Valley Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clear Fork 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.
Bellville Elementary School
Bellville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Butler Elementary School
Butler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clear Fork Middle School
Bellville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#436 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,009
$1,648 vs Ohio median
District size
1,526 students
Typical than Ohio median
The short answer
Clear Fork Valley Local ranks #436 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Clear Fork Valley Local's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bellville Elementary School (8.4/10), Butler Elementary School (7.8/10), and Clear Fork Middle School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Clear Fork Valley Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellville Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Butler Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Clear Fork Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Clear Fork High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clear Fork Valley Local
Clear Fork Valley Local is a Bellville, Ohio school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,526 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $13,009 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Clear Fork Valley Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bellville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Clear Fork Valley Local students show an average math proficiency of 70.8% and ELA proficiency of 75.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clear Fork Valley Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clear Fork Valley Local with test data.
Schools in Clear Fork Valley Local
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Bellville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- District spending per student
- $13,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clear Fork Valley Local?
Clear Fork Valley Local has 5 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 Clear Fork Valley Local?
The average composite rating for Clear Fork Valley Local is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clear Fork Valley Local?
Clear Fork Valley Local's district-level spending was $13,009 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clear Fork Valley Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clear Fork Valley Local is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clear Fork Valley Local?
Bellville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clear Fork Valley Local with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Clear Fork Valley Local?
Across schools in Clear Fork Valley Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clear Fork Valley Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Clear Fork Valley Local has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.2%
How we rate schools
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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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