At a glance
Reported students
612
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
604.5
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School: 612 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Delaware. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Buckeye Valley Local Schools. NCES reports 612 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buckeye Valley Local Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Buckeye Valley Local High School
High · Grades 09–12
597 reported students
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Buckeye Valley East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Public schools near Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Valley Local High School High · Buckeye Valley Local Schools | 09–12 | 597 | 0.2 mi |
| John C Dempsey Middle School Middle · Delaware City | 06–08 | 1,278 | 2.4 mi |
| Rutherford B Hayes High School High · Delaware City | 09–12 | 1,612 | 2.6 mi |
| Ervin Carlisle Elementary School Elementary · Delaware City | KG–05 | 533 | 2.7 mi |
| Olentangy Berlin Middle School Middle · Olentangy Local | 06–08 | 886 | 8.1 mi |
| Hyatts Middle School Middle · Olentangy Local | 06–08 | 835 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
What grades does Buckeye Valley Local Middle School serve?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Buckeye Valley Local Schools.
How many students attend Buckeye Valley Local Middle School?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School reported 612 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Buckeye Valley Local Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 612 students and 33.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Buckeye Valley Local Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buckeye Valley Local Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Buckeye Valley Local Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Buckeye Valley Local Middle School in?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is part of Buckeye Valley Local Schools, based in Delaware, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Buckeye Valley Local Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buckeye Valley Local High School (0.2 mi), John C Dempsey Middle School (2.4 mi), Rutherford B Hayes High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.