Heath Middle School
Heath Middle School serves 406 students in grades 6-8.
Heath Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
School Overview
Heath Middle School's student population of 406 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heath Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Heath Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 3233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
2%
17%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
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