River Valley Middle School

Gallia County Local
8779 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
366 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
River Valley Middle School, located in Bidwell, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the River Valley Local School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. By offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, the school focuses on building foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic program, River Valley Middle School places a high value on community and school spirit. The faculty and staff strive to create a culture that promotes character development, collaboration, and student engagement. As a primary institution in the Bidwell area, the school serves as a vital bridge in a student’s academic journey, working to balance structured learning with the social and emotional needs of young adolescents.
366
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    339 (92.6 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Gallia County Local
Phone: (740)446-8399
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
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 6 129
Grade 7 124
Grade 8 113
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gallia Academy Middle School
Gallipolis City
476 Students
340 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th