Very Good
#1096 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 32% in state
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
Middle School · Buckeye Valley Local · Delaware, OH
A middle school in Delaware, OH where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
683 Coover Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckeye Valley Local Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buckeye Valley Local Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delaware), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,622
Median home value
$311,900
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Dempsey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buckeye Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is listed in Buckeye Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is a public middle school in Delaware, OH, part of Buckeye Valley Local, serving approximately 593 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
What grades does Buckeye Valley Local Middle School serve?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Buckeye Valley Local Middle School?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Valley Local Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckeye Valley Local Middle School rank in OH?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School ranks #1,096 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Buckeye Valley Local Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buckeye Valley Local Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckeye Valley Local Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buckeye Valley Local Middle School a charter school?
No, Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckeye Valley Local Middle School a Title I school?
No, Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckeye Valley Local Middle School?
21.9% of students at Buckeye Valley Local Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (740) 363-6626
- Area population (ZIP 43015)
- 59,027
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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