Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Licking Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Licking Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Licking Valley Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Licking Valley Middle School?
523 students attend Licking Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Licking Valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Licking Valley Middle School?
Licking Valley Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Licking Valley Middle School offer ?
Licking Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Licking Valley Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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