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Licking Valley Middle School

1379 Licking Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055

Ranked 185 of 492 in Ohio

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Licking Valley Middle School

1379 Licking Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055

Ranked 185 of 492 in Ohio

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About Licking Valley Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 46% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
502
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 94.02%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.2%
Black 0.4%
Two+ Races 4.18%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
94.02%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.2%
Black
0.4%
Two+ Races
4.18%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 502
48.21%
242 Female
51.79%
260 Male

Student Population

502 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

502 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Licking Valley Middle School Contact Information

Address

1379 Licking Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055

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Phone

(740) 763-3396

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TOP 185 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Licking Valley Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 2:33 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Andrea Morris was recently named a recipient of the Licking County Foundation Leaders for Learning Award at Licking Valley Middle School in March 2026. Also recognized with the same award was longtime educator Mr. Hageman for his 30 years of dedication to students and leadership of the annual 8th-grade Gettysburg trip. The district also shared its 2026-2027 school calendar and continues to highlight the success of its students at various middle school track meets and regional competitions.

FAQ

Q1. What types of projects do students typically do at Licking Valley Middle School?

Ans. Many of the classes at Licking Valley Middle School have reading responses, partner assignments, and research projects based on the weekly lessons.

Q2. Where do the students practice science skills at Licking Valley Middle School?

Ans. Students at Licking Valley Middle School often engage in science activities through lab experiments, classroom demonstrations, and observations.

Q3. What kind of support is available if a student needs extra help at Licking Valley Middle School?

Ans. Smaller review groups provide students with more time to ask questions, review lessons, and prepare for upcoming classroom assignments.

Q4. What are some popular non-academic activities at Licking Valley Middle School?

Ans. Students often participate in agricultural and outdoor programs connected to community events and experiential learning opportunities around the school.

Q5. How do Licking Valley Middle School parents typically stay updated on assignments?

Ans. The school’s online communication system usually enables parents to see homework assignments, conference schedules, and grades.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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