River Valley Middle School

4334 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314

481 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Valley Middle School, located in Caledonia, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the River Valley Local School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The facility is situated on a rural campus that serves the surrounding community, emphasizing a commitment to both traditional core curriculum and the social-emotional growth necessary for young adolescents.

The school is known for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom while maintaining a strong emphasis on community engagement. Like many schools in the district, River Valley Middle School prioritizes extracurricular involvement, offering various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations designed to help students discover their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its student body for future success in the River Valley High School environment and beyond.

481

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	15
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
419 (87.1%)
Two or More
34 (7.1%)
Hispanic
15 (3.1%)
Black
9 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Valley Local
Phone:	(740)725-5700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 153

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 168