Very Good
#986 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 29% in state
Sandy Valley Middle School
Middle School · Sandy Valley Local · Magnolia, OH
A Sandy Valley Local middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5130 State Route 183 NE, Magnolia, OH 44643
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Valley Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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).
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Where Sandy Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average306/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,981
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sandy Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Valley Middle School is listed in Sandy Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Valley Middle School
Sandy Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Magnolia, OH, part of Sandy Valley Local, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #986 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Valley Middle School
What grades does Sandy Valley Middle School serve?
Sandy Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sandy Valley Middle School?
Sandy Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Valley Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Valley Middle School rank in OH?
Sandy Valley Middle School ranks #986 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Sandy Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sandy Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Valley Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandy Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Sandy Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscarawas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (330) 866-3339
- Area population (ZIP 44643)
- 3,666
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
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 44643; 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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