Best Middle Schools in Hamilton, OH

The city of Hamilton, Ohio is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8: Garfield Middle School, Ross Middle School, Wilson Middle School, and New Miami Middle School. The data reveals significant differences in performance and metrics across these schools, with Ross Middle School emerging as the clear standout.

Ross Middle School is ranked in the top 10% of Ohio middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating for the past 3 years. It significantly outperforms the other schools in the area on state assessments, with over 80% of students proficient in Math and over 90% proficient in 7th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, the other schools have more mixed results, with Garfield Middle School and Wilson Middle School performing closer to district averages, and New Miami Middle School lagging behind in many subject areas.

The data also reveals significant differences in chronic absenteeism rates, with Ross Middle School having the lowest rate at 15.4% and New Miami Middle School having the highest at 40.6%. Per-student spending also varies, with Ross Middle School spending nearly $3,000 more per student than Garfield Middle School. These factors likely contribute to the performance differences observed across the schools.