The Miami Valley School
5151 Denise Drive, Dayton, OH, 45429-0454 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (937)434-4444
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Miami Valley School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
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 ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 30% 15%
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 ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:10
*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 Feb. 15 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,080
% on Financial Aid 18%
Acceptance Rate 81%
Headmaster Peter B. Benedict II
Admissions Director Jack Sweeney
Admissions Associate Kim Zorniger
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 12

Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volley BallWrestling
 
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

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 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 $43,615
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 48 years old 47 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (45429)



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% Owning / % Renting 71% / 29% 66% / 34%
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1. Bethel Baptist School - 52 students - view location
2. Spring Valley Academy - 314 students - view location
3. Montessori Center Of South Dayton - 53 students - view location
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