Upper Scioto Valley Local School District
School District · Mc Guffey, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,181
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,181
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Upper Scioto Valley Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Upper Scioto 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.
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
Mc Guffey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Upper Scioto Valley High School
Mc Guffey · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
Mc Guffey · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#542 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,181
+$2,524 vs Ohio median
District size
470 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Upper Scioto Valley Local ranks #542 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Upper Scioto Valley Local's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School (7.2/10), Upper Scioto Valley High School (5.9/10), and Upper Scioto Valley Middle School (3.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Upper Scioto Valley Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Upper Scioto Valley High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Upper Scioto Valley Middle School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Upper Scioto Valley Local
Upper Scioto Valley Local is a Mc Guffey, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 470 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $17,181 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Upper Scioto Valley Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Upper Scioto Valley Local students show an average math proficiency of 54.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Upper Scioto Valley Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Scioto Valley Local with test data.
Schools in Upper Scioto Valley Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Mc Guffey
- Total Enrollment
- 470
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper Scioto Valley Local?
Upper Scioto Valley Local has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Upper Scioto Valley Local?
The average composite rating for Upper Scioto Valley Local is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Upper Scioto Valley Local?
Upper Scioto Valley Local spends $17,181 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper Scioto Valley Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Scioto Valley Local is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Upper Scioto Valley Local?
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Upper Scioto Valley Local with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Upper Scioto Valley Local?
Across schools in Upper Scioto Valley Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Upper Scioto Valley Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Upper Scioto Valley Local has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 3 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.0%
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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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