Ross Middle School

Summary:

Ross Middle School is a public middle school located in Hamilton, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 726 students. The school is part of the Ross Local School District, which is ranked 82 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ross Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Science (78.5%), Mathematics (68.5-74.3%), and English Language Arts (66.4-81.8%). These proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 15% of Ohio middle schools over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 142 out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools. When compared to the surrounding middle schools, such as Harrison Middle School, Ross Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution with lower proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking.

While Ross Middle School performs well overall, the school's lower rankings for special education and low socioeconomic status students suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, reaching 16.3% in 2022-2023, which is a concern that the school should address.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3425 Hamilton Cleves Rd
       Hamilton, OH  45013-9505


(513) 863-1251

District: Ross Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,143 Help


Students who attend Ross Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ross High School

Feeder schools for Ross Middle School:

Elementary:    Elda Elementary School
    Morgan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  676

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Ross Middle School ranks better than 86.4% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross Middle School is 21.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross Middle School is $14,143.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ross Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross Middle School 142nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Ross Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ross Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross Local 82nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ross Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.32 47th 400 88.3%
2005 72.12 182nd 692 73.7%
2006 73.20 197th 732 73.1%
2007 77.80 158th 837 81.1%
2008 78.41 149th 835 82.2%
2009 80.01 128th 858 85.1%
2010 83.27 82nd 895 90.8%
2011 85.61 33rd 925 96.4%
2012 85.06 40th 989 96.0%
2013 85.48 37th 1001 96.3%
2014 82.77 78th 1008 92.3%
2015 83.37 123rd 1035 88.1%
2016 87.14 90th 1050 91.4%
2017 87.65 76th 1038 92.7%
2018 86.99 78th 1010 92.3%
2019 82.30 141st 1050 86.6%
2021 85.73 119th 1037 88.5%
2022 84.12 130th 1017 87.2%
2023 81.50 169th 1048 83.9%
2024 83.62 142nd 1046 86.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.39 297th 590 49.7%
2024 61.81 128th 563 77.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.80 71st 924 92.3%
2019 77.38 158th 945 83.3%
2021 83.45 97th 923 89.5%
2022 78.94 127th 947 86.6%
2023 65.57 311th 974 68.1%
2024 79.78 136th 989 86.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.94 70th 897 92.2%
2019 83.14 122nd 917 86.7%
2021 85.34 99th 910 89.1%
2022 83.53 120th 925 87.0%
2023 82.74 114th 943 87.9%
2024 84.27 110th 942 88.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.73 189th 643 70.6%
2019 52.23 266th 658 59.6%
2021 46.86 250th 576 56.6%
2022 50.85 207th 565 63.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.68 78th 521 85.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.48 83rd 916 90.9%
2019 81.46 135th 933 85.5%
2021 84.25 114th 924 87.7%
2022 82.93 133rd 946 85.9%
2023 79.32 177th 963 81.6%
2024 81.49 152nd 958 84.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.56 99th 781 87.3%
2019 77.05 159th 796 80.0%
2021 80.20 130th 781 83.4%
2022 78.25 145th 809 82.1%
2023 73.69 193rd 805 76.0%
2024 78.58 152nd 795 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ross Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 712 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1989 717 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1990 701 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1991 727 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1992 744 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1993 760 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 6 770
1994 783 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 787
1995 735 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1996 735 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1997 771 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1998 713 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1999 752 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2000 725 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2001 751 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2002 718 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 4 730
2003 718 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 4 730
2004 756 2 1 4 2 n/a n/a 4 769
2005 762 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 4 773
2006 791 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 6 802
2007 817 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 3 825
2008 797 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 5 808
2009 796 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 11 814
2010 821 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 16 847
2011 810 3 2 5 0 1 17 0 838
2012 881 3 2 5 0 0 13 0 904
2013 856 3 2 2 0 0 8 0 871
2014 863 2 2 5 1 0 8 0 881
2015 844 2 2 10 1 0 9 0 868
2016 839 2 2 12 3 0 7 0 865
2017 867 1 0 14 4 0 17 0 903
2018 898 2 0 10 3 0 15 0 928
2019 896 1 1 10 3 0 14 0 925
2020 898 0 2 11 1 0 20 0 932
2021 919 0 2 6 1 0 17 0 945
2022 698 2 3 3 1 0 11 0 718
2023 702 1 1 8 1 0 13 0 726
2024 650 1 2 8 1 0 14 0 676

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ross Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 716 33.0 21.6 0
1989 721 33.0 21.8 n/a
1990 706 36.0 19.6 n/a
1991 731 37.0 19.7 n/a
1992 747 38.5 19.4 8.8
1993 770 39.0 19.7 12.6
1994 787 39.0 20.2 11.1
1995 737 39.0 18.9 11.7
1996 737 39.0 18.9 11.7
1997 776 40.0 19.4 9.5
1998 718 40.0 18.0 7.1
1999 755 43.5 17.4 11.9
2000 729 44.0 16.6 11.9
2001 753 43.0 17.5 12.1
2002 730 43.3 16.9 14
2003 730 43.3 16.9 14
2004 769 44.0 17.5 12
2005 773 44.4 17.4 12.4
2006 802 44.0 18.2 9.8
2007 825 43.7 18.9 11.4
2008 808 41.4 19.5 n/a
2009 814 43.5 18.7 21
2010 847 42.0 20.1 23.1
2011 838 41.0 20.4 27
2012 904 43.0 21.0 31.1
2013 871 43.2 20.1 29.2
2014 881 41.2 21.3 28
2015 868 n/a n/a 26.7
2016 865 41.0 21.0 23.4
2017 903 40.2 22.4 25.4
2018 928 41.5 22.3 22.8
2019 925 42.0 22.0 21.4
2020 932 45.0 20.6 22.6
2021 945 42.5 22.2 n/a
2022 718 33.5 21.4 n/a
2023 726 33.5 21.6 24.2
2024 676 32.0 21.1 28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ross Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 716 33.0 21.6 0
1989 721 33.0 21.8 n/a
1990 706 36.0 19.6 n/a
1991 731 37.0 19.7 n/a
1992 747 38.5 19.4 8.8
1993 770 39.0 19.7 12.6
1994 787 39.0 20.2 11.1
1995 737 39.0 18.9 11.7
1996 737 39.0 18.9 11.7
1997 776 40.0 19.4 9.5
1998 718 40.0 18.0 7.1
1999 755 43.5 17.4 11.9
2000 729 44.0 16.6 11.9
2001 753 43.0 17.5 12.1
2002 730 43.3 16.9 14
2003 730 43.3 16.9 14
2004 769 44.0 17.5 12
2005 773 44.4 17.4 12.4
2006 802 44.0 18.2 9.8
2007 825 43.7 18.9 11.4
2008 808 41.4 19.5 n/a
2009 814 43.5 18.7 21
2010 847 42.0 20.1 23.1
2011 838 41.0 20.4 27
2012 904 43.0 21.0 31.1
2013 871 43.2 20.1 29.2
2014 881 41.2 21.3 28
2015 868 n/a n/a 26.7
2016 865 41.0 21.0 23.4
2017 903 40.2 22.4 25.4
2018 928 41.5 22.3 22.8
2019 925 42.0 22.0 21.4
2020 932 45.0 20.6 22.6
2021 945 42.5 22.2 n/a
2022 718 33.5 21.4 n/a
2023 726 33.5 21.6 24.2
2024 676 32.0 21.1 28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ross Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,892
2022 $12,518
2023 $12,761
2024 $14,143

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 169th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ross Middle School)71.765.3
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ross Local)71.765.3
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Middle School)65.565.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Local)65.565.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ross Middle School)78.365.3
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ross Local)78.365.3
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Middle School)8285.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Local)8285.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Ross Middle School)83.779.1
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ross Local)83.779.1
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ross Middle School)88.475.1
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ross Local)88.475.1
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Middle School)79.974.5
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Local)79.974.5
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students925726
 21.5%
African American11
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian11
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White896702
 21.7%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%24.2%
 2.8%


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Students who attend Ross Middle School usually go on to attend Ross High School

Ross Middle School ranks 142nd of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ross Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 676 students attended Ross Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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