Pymatuning Valley Middle School

Pymatuning Valley Local
5445 Rt 6
Andover, OH 44003
331 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Pymatuning Valley Middle School, located in Andover, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Pymatuning Valley Local School District. As part of a rural community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility during their formative middle school years.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. These programs are intended to promote school spirit, teamwork, and community engagement among the student body. With its commitment to both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Pymatuning Valley Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond within a close-knit, community-focused setting.
331
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    304 (91.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.3 %)
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: Pymatuning Valley Local
Phone: (440)293-6981
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 73
Grade 6 83
Grade 7 90
Grade 8 85
Gender Ratio