Serving 917 students in grades 6-8, Ulysses S. Grant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ulysses S. Grant Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Marion, OH, encompassing approximately 8.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School's student population of 917 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
917 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2673 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ulysses S. Grant Middle School's ranking?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is ranked #2673 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ulysses S. Grant Middle School often compared to?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School, South Gallia Middle School, Pleasant Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Middle School?
917 students attend Ulysses S. Grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ulysses S. Grant Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ulysses S. Grant Middle School?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ulysses S. Grant Middle School offer ?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ulysses S. Grant Middle School part of?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is part of Marion City School District.
School Reviews
Review Ulysses S. Grant Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
