Grand Valley Middle School

Grand Valley Local
111 Grand Valley Ave West
Orwell, OH 44076
276 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Grand Valley Middle School is a public educational institution located in Orwell, Ohio, serving as a key component of the Grand Valley Local School District. Situated in the rural landscape of Ashtabula County, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing core academic subjects while encouraging student development through extracurricular involvement and local community engagement.

As part of the broader Grand Valley Local Schools system, the middle school prioritizes the implementation of state academic standards while fostering a culture that values student character and personal growth. The school maintains a digital presence through its official district website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school calendars, academic policies, faculty directories, and ongoing district initiatives. By maintaining a connection to the small-town community of Orwell, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success in a safe and structured environment.
276
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (94.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.5 %)
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: Grand Valley Local
Phone: (440)805-4545
Website: http://www.grand-valley.k12.oh.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 57
Grade 6 59
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 77
Gender Ratio