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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,607 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 73% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
2,607 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ross Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
17%
% White
96%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,818 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,308 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$35 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,818
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,308
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ross Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3427 Chapel Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1986
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1986
Gr: PK-3 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Ross Intermediate School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3371 Hamilton-cleves Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 863-1253
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 863-1253
Gr: 4-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Elda Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3980 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1972
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1972
Gr: K-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ross High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1252
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Ross Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3425 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ross Local School District?
Ross Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,607 students.
What is the rank of Ross Local School District?
Ross Local School District is ranked #123 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 5%) 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 Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ross Local School District?
Ross Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, 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 $13,308 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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