Below Average
#2920 of 3,441 schools in OH
Licking Valley Middle School
Middle School · Licking Valley Local · Newark, OH
A Licking Valley Local middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1379 Licking Valley Rd, Newark, OH 43055
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Licking Valley Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Licking Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,934/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$61,807
Median home value
$185,300
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 392 | 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.
Licking Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Licking Valley Middle School is listed in Licking Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Licking Valley Middle School
Licking Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Newark, OH, part of Licking Valley Local, serving approximately 502 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,920 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Licking Valley Middle School
What grades does Licking Valley Middle School serve?
Licking Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Licking Valley Middle School?
Licking Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Licking Valley Middle School rank in OH?
Licking Valley Middle School ranks #2,920 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Licking Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Licking Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Licking Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Licking Valley Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Licking Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Licking Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Licking Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Licking Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Licking Valley Middle School?
38.0% of students at Licking Valley 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Licking County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (740) 763-3396
- Area population (ZIP 43055)
- 62,697
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 43055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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