Licking Valley Middle School

523 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Licking Valley Middle School, located in Newark, Ohio, serves as a vital component of the Licking Valley Local School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, the district emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Licking Valley Middle School maintains a strong focus on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which help students build leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. With a goal of cultivating well-rounded individuals, the staff works closely with families to ensure a supportive atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best and contribute positively to their local community.

523

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Licking Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
484 (92.5 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Licking Valley Local
Phone:	(740)763-3396
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 174

Grade 7 173

Grade 8 176