Top Rankings
Ross Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,717 students in Ross Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Ross Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,717 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ross Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,043 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,336 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,043
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,336
$17,235
Best Ross Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3427 Chapel Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1986
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1986
Grades: PK-3
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Ross Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3371 Hamilton-cleves Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 863-1253
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 863-1253
Grades: 4-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Ross High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1252
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1252
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Elda Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1972
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1972
Grades: K-3
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
Ross Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3425 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ross Local School District?
Ross Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,717 students.
What is the rank of Ross Local School District?
Ross Local School District is ranked #105 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ross Local School District?
96% of Ross Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ross Local School District?
Ross Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Ross Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,336 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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