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Twin Valley South High School

Public | 9-12 | 279 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 3, 2011

This school is awful, the teachers are horrible and too involved in high school drama from the students to teach. Their teaching methods are repulsive and ineffective, the staff community is ridiculous, and instead of buying banners they should be spending money cleaning up their hallways. I have no idea how this school received a rating of excellence. I was a student there and witnessed nothing but a bunch of kids involved in drugs, bullying, and drama that the teachers were also in on. How ridiculous is that? Excellence? I think not. There was no chance for me to get an education at Twin Valley South, so I switched schools. I do not suggest this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 29, 2010

I have had 2 children at TVS. we moved here 10 years ago for the schools . since then we have become very unhappy with the schools leadership and the way the are run!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

The marching band is awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2009

I have had 4 children at TVS from elementary through 12th grade and many family members' children also, this school has lost the respect of the community. The administration is lacking in understanding what the problem is and rudeness from staff is always apparent, unless of course you have the right last name. I have seen on numerous occasions the favoritism that occurs depending on the student. I have heard from kids that go to the school how really uninvolved the staff(principal, guidance counselor and office staff) are with the students who really need their involvement. I just am thankful that I have no more children at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2009

This school is average, going there 11 years out of twelve it wasn't until I moved to another that I realized how uninvolved the staff is and how limited the activities are. And as far as class selection goes. Its below basic.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 15, 2006

My child transferred to TVS their Freshman year and the student body was so welcoming. The staff was accomidating and helpful also. I have great respect for the administration as they run the school with 0 tolerance for alcohol, bullying, and other dicipline issues. I am glad my daughter made the transfer to TVS.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
95%
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 Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled64%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled82%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabled55%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Disabled55%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Writing

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled73%
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 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

 
104 (2011)
 
101 (2010)
 
104 (2009)
 
99 (2008)

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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

No Value-Added data was reported for this school.

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 98% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black 0% 16%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 23%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 17%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 93%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/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 63%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 89%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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100 Education Dr
West Alexandria, OH 45381
Phone: (937) 839-4693

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