Tri-Valley Middle School

Tri-Valley Local
1360 Main St
Dresden, OH 43821
475 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Tri-Valley Middle School, located in Dresden, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Tri-Valley Local School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to develop into responsible, engaged members of their community.

The school places a strong emphasis on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth through elective programs and extracurricular activities. Beyond the classroom, Tri-Valley Middle School promotes a culture of school spirit and involvement, encouraging students to participate in various sports, arts programs, and academic clubs. Through its commitment to student achievement and character development, the school plays a central role in the Dresden community by nurturing the potential of its adolescent learners.
475
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    443 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2%)
  • 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: Tri-Valley Local
Phone: (740)754-3531
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 238
Grade 8 233
Gender Ratio