The Miami Valley School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of The Miami Valley School is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. As the Dayton area's only independent college-preparatory school, MVS is committed to the highest quality of educational excellence, combined with personal attention and in-depth experiential learning opportunities. ...
School Overview:
The Miami Valley School |
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| School Membership(s) | Institute for Independent Education | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1956 | ||
| County | Montgomery County, OH | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 459 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 30% | 16% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 26 students | |||
| Kind - 17 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 27 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 43 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 70% | ||
| Average Class Size | 14 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 7 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1856 | ||
| Average ACT score | 26 | ||
This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,080 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 18% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | ||
| Head of School | Peter B. Benedict II | ||
| Admissions Director | Jack Sweeney | ||
| Admissions Associate | Kim Zorniger | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Wrestling | ||
School Notes:
- Outstanding Faculty - 9:1 student teach ratio - Dedication to students and passion for teaching - Supportive, personalized relationships with families to encourage students to reach their full potential
- Talented Students - More that 25% of the senior class has been recognized by the National Merit Program - MVS consistently achieves the top SAT and ACT scores of any school in the area - 100% of MVS graduates attend college. Most graduates are accepted by the top five percent of the nation's colleges and universities
- Amazing Opportunities - Experiential learning from EC through Grade 12 offers in-depth exploration and a hands-on approach - Opportunities for all students to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students can participate on school athletic teams from Grade 4-12. - Diverse, multi-cultural student body adds to a global perspective - Small classes offer personal attention and a caring approach - Challenging curriculum with specialized programs in science, visual and performing arts, foreign language study, advanced mathematics, and enriched writing
- Profile last updated: 07/21/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (45429) | School Zip (45429) |
(OH) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,823 people | 11,353,002 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 47% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 43 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $51,411 | $43,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 49 years old | 47 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Bethel Baptist School - 58 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- Dayton Christian School - 1547 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
- Spring Valley Academy - 343 students - 4.5 mi. away - view location
- Calvary Christian School - 7 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
- Temple Christian School - 182 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Dayton, Montgomery County, Zip 45429
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