River Valley Local School District
School District · Caledonia, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,870
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,870
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Evaluating River Valley Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River 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.
Heritage Elementary School
Marion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Liberty Elementary School
Caledonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Valley Middle School
Caledonia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#309 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,038
$2,619 vs Ohio median
District size
1,870 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
River Valley Local ranks #309 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. River Valley Local's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Heritage Elementary School (7.8/10), Liberty Elementary School (7.5/10), and River Valley Middle School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in River 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 | Heritage Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Liberty Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | River Valley Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | River Valley High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River Valley Local
River Valley Local is a Caledonia, Ohio school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,870 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. District-level spending was $12,038 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, River Valley Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heritage Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, River Valley Local students show an average math proficiency of 73.1% and ELA proficiency of 74.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in River Valley Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River Valley Local with test data.
Schools in River Valley Local
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Caledonia
- Total Enrollment
- 1,870
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- District spending per student
- $12,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River Valley Local?
River 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 River Valley Local?
The average composite rating for River Valley Local is 6.9/10. 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 River Valley Local?
River Valley Local's district-level spending was $12,038 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 River Valley Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in River Valley Local is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in River Valley Local?
Heritage Elementary School is the highest-rated school in River Valley Local with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in River Valley Local?
Across schools in River Valley Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does River Valley Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
River Valley Local has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.0%
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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