Ulysses S. Grant Middle School

917 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is a public school located in Marion, Ohio, serving students in the Marion City School District. Named after the 18th U.S. President, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students during their critical middle school transition years. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community involvement and student engagement. Like many schools in the Marion City district, Ulysses S. Grant Middle School aims to foster a sense of pride and responsibility among its student body through various extracurricular activities, sports, and support programs. By prioritizing both academic rigor and a supportive school culture, the institution works to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, serving as a foundational pillar within the local Marion educational community.

917

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	670
Hispanic	85
Black	53
Two or More	107
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
670 (73.1%)
Two or More
107 (11.7%)
Hispanic
85 (9.3%)
Black
53 (5.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marion City
Phone:	(740)223-4402
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 319

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 313