Ross Middle School

3425 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013

726 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ross Middle School, located in Hamilton, Ohio, is part of the Ross Local School District, a district known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and community engagement. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school provides a bridge between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Ross community, often benefiting from high levels of parental involvement and local support. Beyond the classroom, Ross Middle School encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to provide a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to strive for their personal best while navigating their middle school years.

726

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	702
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
702 (96.7 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ross Local
Phone:	(513)863-1251
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 227

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 244