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Liberty Junior School vs. Ross Middle School

Should you attend Liberty Junior School or Ross Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Liberty Junior School
7055 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ross Middle School
3425 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 716 students in grades 7-8, Liberty Junior School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, Ross Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
716 students
676 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty Junior School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ross Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty Junior School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ross Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty Junior School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ross Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakota Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ross Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ross Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#834 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
#823 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty Junior School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ross Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 30% in OH)
68%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Junior School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakota Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ross Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Junior School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakota Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ross Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Junior School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lakota Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ross Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Liberty Junior School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ross Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
202
Grade 7 Students
345
224
Grade 8 Students
371
250

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty Junior School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakota Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ross Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ross Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty Junior School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakota Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ross Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ross Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty Junior School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakota Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% White
72%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty Junior School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakota Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ross Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ross Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty Junior School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakota Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ross Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ross Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty Junior School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakota Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ross Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ross Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty Junior School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakota Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ross Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ross Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty Junior School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakota Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ross Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ross Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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