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#1954 of 3,441 schools in OH
Tri-valley Middle School
Middle School · Tri-valley Local · Dresden, OH
A Tri-valley Local middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1360 Main St, Dresden, OH 43821
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri-valley Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 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 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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri-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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated765/100K
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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
$70,781
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Tri-valley Local
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-valley Middle School is listed in Tri-Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-valley Middle School
Tri-valley Middle School is a public middle school in Dresden, OH, part of Tri-valley Local, serving approximately 483 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,954 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 Tri-valley Middle School
What grades does Tri-valley Middle School serve?
Tri-valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tri-valley Middle School?
Tri-valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-valley Middle School rank in OH?
Tri-valley Middle School ranks #1,954 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Tri-valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Tri-valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-valley Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tri-valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Tri-valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tri-valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-valley Middle School?
38.5% of students at Tri-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
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Muskingum County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (740) 754-3531
- Area population (ZIP 43821)
- 4,282
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 43821; 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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