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Mill Valley Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 467 students

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Posted October 4, 2009

My children have learned a tremendous amount at Mill Valley. The teachers are A++++. They truly care how their students are doing and obviously take pride in their jobs. Everyone is so genuine and helpful at the school. This is why they are top notch and earn the top in the state for performance!!! Thanks Mill Valley!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2006

This is a wonderful school. Each staff member is truly dedicated to the educational enrichment of our children. The community is caring and my daughters love their teachers. With a district rating of EXCELLENT, who could ask for more?
—Submitted by LauraLynn Stephen, a parent


Posted December 8, 2005

The level of parental involvement is amazing. Most teachers have a parent volunteer helping everyday. The PTO does so many family activities within the school and provides additional classroom materials for each grade level. Wonderful community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2005

Great school. Wonderful teachers and good communication with parents. PTO does a lot with parental involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
91%
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 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
91%
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

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/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

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled76%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled76%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4AboveAbove

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

 
106 (2011)
 
103 (2010)
 
102 (2009)
 
99 (2008)

0
60
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 2% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 13%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 97%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 66%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
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633 Mill Wood Blvd
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 642-3822

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