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Miami Valley Academies

Charter | K-12 | 176 students

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Posted April 19, 2013

Miami Valley Academies is great place for parents to send their K-12 kids! It is a nuturing environment that teachers and staff know the students by their names and communicate on a regular basis. The public school of choice is tuition free. They have updated books, technology and still go on mearninful field trips. Students visited Ohio State University this year and the elementary are going to the Cincinnati Zoo. The class sizes are a 1:18 ratio so individual attention is a daily practice. Students love MVA!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 2, 2012

Miami Valley Academies is a great charter school! They are compassionate and caring. The school of choice is a great place to send your children. They boost small class enrollment sizes, they have updated technology and offer after-school tutoring. The school itself is small so offering one-on-one help and individual attention happens daily. The food is catered in each day for breakfast and lunch and the school follows the USDA requirements. Advanced Placement courses and foreign language will be offered via on-line so students can have access 24/7. Great School and Great Staff!


Posted March 26, 2012

It's not even an actual school. It's literally an old lumber factory that they put classrooms into. It's like a daycare... The kids go there, and play on computers and ipods all day during their classes. The school is dirty, they don't have enough books for every student, and the lunches are either undercooked, or burnt, but either way they're served cold. The heaters never work, my kids had to wear layers of clothing just to stay somewhat warm in the winter. The work that is given to the students is grade levels below what they should be learning. The high school classrooms are tiny, and sometimes didn't have enough seats to fit all of the students (if all of the students actually showed up that day... which is rare). The class sizes are small, no more than 25 kids per grade. If you are considering taking your child to learn at MVA, please ask for a tour of the entire building before enrolling them. I was fooled my the polished look of the front office, and wasn't aware of the horrors that were found in the main part of the school until after my kids were anrolled.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

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The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

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The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

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The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

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60%

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

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46%

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20%

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0%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

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36%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

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33%

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25%

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23%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

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67%

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42%

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46%

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Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

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40%

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8%

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
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Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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Reading

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
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Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students25%
Femalen/a
Male18%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled23%

Reading

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Male27%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students15%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled17%

Reading

All Students31%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
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Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled50%

Reading

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Science

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5Data not availableData not available
Grade 6MetMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
24%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students30%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Reading

All Students50%
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Malen/a
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Whiten/a
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Non-disabledn/a
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Science

All Students30%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
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Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Social Studies

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Writing

All Students70%
Femalen/a
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Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
73 (2011)
 
80 (2010)
 
76 (2009)
 
73 (2008)

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120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 76%
Black 17% 16%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 79%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 88%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school West Carrolton, Kettering
Miamisburg, DPS, Jefferson Township
Trotwood, Fairborn, Homeschoolers
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 33%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 2:30pm
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Jennifer L. Horn-Clayp
Fax number
  • (937) 294-4545

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Parent involvement
  • We promote volunteerism at our school. we have parents involved with classroom activities and school field trips. also, with cheerleading and the dance team.
More from this school
  • We emphasize all of the Core Academic areas at our school. Our elementary and middle school computer lab offers special programming for reading and mathematics. We are implementing a stronger mathematics program for our 8th graders. We also promote our 'Book Buddy' program in the lower grades.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically come from these schools
West Carrolton, Kettering
Miamisburg, DPS, Jefferson Township
Trotwood, Fairborn, Homeschoolers
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