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#518 of 713 private schools in OH
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center
Middle School · Youngstown, OH
A private middle school in Youngstown, OH serving grades 3rd – 8th.
30 W FRONT ST, Youngstown, OH 44503
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,470/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$12,764
Median rent
$405/mo
College educated
5%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
68.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acld SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–8 | 0.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Rayen Early College Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Potential Development Program School of AutismPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–12 | 1.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center is listed in Youngstown, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center is a private middle school in Youngstown, OH, serving approximately 59 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 713 private schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center
What grades does Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center serve?
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center?
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center rank in OH?
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center ranks #518 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center a private school?
Yes, Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center a religious school?
Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Phone
- (330) 788-8088
- Area population (ZIP 44503)
- 970
- Area median age
- 53
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 44503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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