Is Sandy Valley Elementary School a good school?

Sandy Valley Elementary School ranks 405 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sandy Valley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 573 students attended Sandy Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sandy Valley Elementary School?

Students at Sandy Valley Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Sandy Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sandy Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Sandy Valley Middle School High : Sandy Valley High School

Sandy Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Sandy Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Magnolia, Ohio, serving 544 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Sandy Valley Local District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four years.

Sandy Valley Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests exceeding state averages in all subjects and grade levels, especially in Mathematics (69-100% proficient) and English Language Arts (74.7-82.9% proficient). The school also ranks 1st out of 108 Ohio elementary schools for its exceptional Gifted and Talented program. While the school serves a significant percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform well compared to their peers statewide, ranking in the top 30-40% of Ohio elementary schools in these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, East Elementary School and Lohr Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools. However, Sandy Valley Elementary School outperforms the nearby Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners, which struggles with low proficiency rates and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5018 State Route 183 NE
Magnolia, OH 44643-8325

(330) 866-3339

District: Sandy Valley Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
405^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,615

Students who attend Sandy Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sandy Valley Middle School
High:	Sandy Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 573

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandy Valley Elementary School ranks better than 74.3% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Valley Elementary School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Sandy Valley Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Valley Elementary School is $13,615.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Valley Elementary School 405^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Sandy Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Sandy Valley Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Valley Local 322^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	48.05	1111^th	1662	33.2%
2011	42.71	1208^th	1686	28.4%
2012	43.61	1206^th	1709	29.4%
2013	45.11	1161^st	1701	31.7%
2014	61.93	867^th	1687	48.6%
2015	66.09	675^th	1684	59.9%
2016	63.03	777^th	1678	53.7%
2017	59.96	859^th	1651	48.0%
2018	61.20	786^th	1636	52.0%
2019	58.88	847^th	1676	49.5%
2021	76.99	409^th	1610	74.6%
2022	74.40	464^th	1588	70.8%
2023	76.24	410^th	1596	74.3%
2024	76.10	405^th	1577	74.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.22	375^th	856	56.2%
2024	58.28	285^th	900	68.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	59.72	655^th	1465	55.3%
2019	48.74	860^th	1465	41.3%
2021	79.72	201^st	1404	85.7%
2022	68.90	408^th	1419	71.2%
2023	76.56	266^th	1447	81.6%
2024	76.75	272^nd	1484	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	49.46	921^st	1518	39.3%
2019	54.18	855^th	1502	43.1%
2021	67.18	520^th	1467	64.6%
2022	68.70	514^th	1488	65.5%
2023	72.58	426^th	1483	71.3%
2024	67.29	539^th	1466	63.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	24.83	842^nd	1021	17.5%
2019	19.56	842^nd	956	11.9%
2021	46.85	348^th	765	54.5%
2022	43.81	425^th	824	48.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.80	218^th	759	71.3%
2023	77.48	1^st	108	99.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	63.47	649^th	1536	57.7%
2019	58.20	783^rd	1535	49.0%
2021	75.73	389^th	1499	74.0%
2022	70.46	512^th	1518	66.3%
2023	71.62	480^th	1498	68.0%
2024	76.09	382^nd	1485	74.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	46.12	819^th	1309	37.4%
2019	35.18	965^th	1271	24.1%
2021	65.15	452^nd	1249	63.8%
2022	56.97	607^th	1242	51.1%
2023	62.88	501^st	1215	58.8%
2024	63.33	478^th	1190	59.8%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandy Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	704	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	713
2010	670	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	678
2011	672	7	1	2	0	0	5	0	687
2012	655	5	1	9	0	0	7	0	677
2013	638	6	0	10	1	0	4	0	659
2014	623	3	0	12	1	0	4	0	643
2015	626	4	0	6	1	0	4	0	641
2016	613	6	0	6	1	0	5	0	631
2017	611	7	0	4	1	1	8	0	632
2018	578	4	0	4	0	0	9	0	595
2019	563	7	0	9	0	0	15	0	594
2020	560	6	0	8	0	0	18	0	592
2021	534	3	0	6	0	0	18	0	561
2022	523	4	0	7	0	0	22	0	556
2023	511	4	0	6	0	0	23	0	544
2024	544	5	1	6	1	0	16	0	573

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sandy Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	713	35.0	20.4	46.5
2010	678	34.8	19.4	50.9
2011	687	33.4	20.5	57.1
2012	677	32.1	21.0	59.7
2013	659	31.2	21.0	54.9
2014	643	29.2	21.9	54
2015	641	n/a	n/a	54.6
2016	631	29.0	21.7	53.2
2017	632	32.1	19.6	57
2018	595	33.5	17.7	57.5
2019	594	30.0	19.8	53.7
2020	592	30.7	19.2	53
2021	561	30.7	18.2	n/a
2022	556	34.0	16.3	n/a
2023	544	31.0	17.5	44.9
2024	573	31.0	18.4	52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sandy Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	713	35.0	20.4	46.5
2010	678	34.8	19.4	50.9
2011	687	33.4	20.5	57.1
2012	677	32.1	21.0	59.7
2013	659	31.2	21.0	54.9
2014	643	29.2	21.9	54
2015	641	n/a	n/a	54.6
2016	631	29.0	21.7	53.2
2017	632	32.1	19.6	57
2018	595	33.5	17.7	57.5
2019	594	30.0	19.8	53.7
2020	592	30.7	19.2	53
2021	561	30.7	18.2	n/a
2022	556	34.0	16.3	n/a
2023	544	31.0	17.5	44.9
2024	573	31.0	18.4	52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandy Valley Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,175
2022	$12,441
2023	$13,306
2024	$13,615

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 847^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 410^th of 1596 Elementary schools	24.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	72.2	87.6	15.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Local)	72.2	87.6	15.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	66.7	77.3	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Valley Local)	66.7	77.3	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	77	82.9	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Local)	77	82.9	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	67.5	76.8	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Valley Local)	67.5	76.8	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	60.6	68.4	7.8%
5th Grade Science (Sandy Valley Local)	61	68.4	7.4%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	50.7	56.3	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Local)	51.3	56.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	63.6	69.6	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Valley Local)	64	69.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Elementary School)	95.8	100	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Valley Local)	75.7	58.1	17.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	594	544	8.4%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	6	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	563	511	9.2%
Two or More Races	15	23	53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.7%	44.9%	8.9%

Schools Near Sandy Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Sandy Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5018 State Route 183 NE	Magnolia	44643	Stark County	Sandy Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 866-3339	573	31	18.4	52.7%	544 (94.9%)	5 (0.9%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	76.1	405^th of 1577 public elementary schools	74.3%		76.2	410^th of 1596 public elementary schools	74.3%	5	79.3		69.0	82.7	57.7	100.0			74.7	78.8	82.9				$13,615
Tuscarawas Valley Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	8647 1st St NE	Mineral City	44656	Tuscarawas County	Tuscarawas Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 859-2461	218	10	21.8	39.9%	212 (97.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)															$11,946
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School	Public	2-6	2637 Tusky Valley Rd NE	Zoarville	44656	Tuscarawas County	Tuscarawas Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 859-2427	502	23	21.8	38.2%	487 (97.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	76.4	398^th of 1577 public elementary schools	74.8%		71.7	519^th of 1596 public elementary schools	67.5%	121	84.1		72.8	84.7	70.5	75.0			72.1	75.3	81.8	62.5			$8,792
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	616 Faircrest St SW	Canton	44706	Stark County	Canton Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 484-8020	755	28	26.9		607 (80.4%)	48 (6.4%)	20 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (10.6%)	62	712^th of 1577 public elementary schools	54.9%		64.3	683^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	57.2%	29	68.4		61.7	82.2	62.4				63.8	61.0	76.9				$11,256
Lohr Elementary School	Public	K-4	5300 Richville Dr SW	Navarre	44662	Stark County	Perry Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 484-3924	204	15	13.7	31.9%	183 (89.7%)	8 (3.9%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	78.6	354^th of 1577 public elementary schools	77.6%		78.1	367^th of 1596 public elementary schools	77.0%	13			74.5	90.7					74.5	81.4					$13,538
East Elementary School	Public	2-3	325 Betscher Ave	Dover	44622	Tuscarawas County	Dover City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 364-7114	387	19	20.3	47.8%	273 (70.5%)	2 (0.5%)	89 (23.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)								(n/a)			68.1						72.3						$9,646
Strasburg-Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 N Bodmer Ave	Strasburg	44680	Tuscarawas County	Strasburg-Franklin Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 878-6503	248	16	15.5	78.2%	228 (91.9%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	67.6	595^th of 1577 public elementary schools	62.3%		68.4	597^th of 1596 public elementary schools	62.6%	2	68.3		75.0	80.5	70.7				66.7	58.5	82.9				$12,383
Dover Avenue Elementary School	Public	4-5	125 W 13th St	Dover	44622	Tuscarawas County	Dover City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 364-7117	375	20	18.7	53.1%	270 (72.0%)	5 (1.3%)	86 (22.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	72.5	489^th of 1577 public elementary schools	69.0%		73.9	461^st of 1596 public elementary schools	71.1%	28	82.4			73.0	78.2					66.3	78.2				$9,367
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton	Public, Charter	K-8	1620 Market Ave S	Canton	44707	Stark County	Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 458-0393	127	11	12.0		70 (55.1%)	24 (18.9%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (24.4%)	13.9	1337^th of 1577 public elementary schools	15.2%					(n/a)	9.1	40.0	26.7	45.5	0.0	6.7	6.7	26.7	31.3	54.5	54.5	6.7	26.7	6.7	$9,393
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School	Public	K-6	1326 Sherrick Rd SE	Canton	44707	Stark County	Canton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 453-2782	391	24	16.2		98 (25.1%)	206 (52.7%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (15.6%)	13.4	1349^th of 1577 public elementary schools	14.5%		8.1	1453^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	9.0%	104	17.1		19.2	63.0	34.1	11.5			26.4	23.9	41.5	7.7			$14,199

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