P. Ross Berry Middle School serves 335 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)26%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
8%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
17%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
65%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% OH state average).
How many students attend P. Ross Berry Middle School?
335 students attend P. Ross Berry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P. Ross Berry Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P. Ross Berry Middle School?
P. Ross Berry Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does P. Ross Berry Middle School offer ?
P. Ross Berry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is P. Ross Berry Middle School part of?
P. Ross Berry Middle School is part of Youngstown City School District.
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