Heath Middle School
Tel:
(740)788-3200
- Heath Middle School serves 385 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Heath Middle School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heath Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heath Middle School is 0.25, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #1379 out of 3,224 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | 3% | 16% |
| White | 86% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heath City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heath Middle School is Heath High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wilson Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Garfield Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Heath Heath High School Grades: 9-12 | 472 students
0.2 miles
300 Licking View Dr
Heath, OH 43056
(740)788-3300 0.2 9-12 472 - Heath Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 375 students
0.9 miles
680 S 30th St
Heath, OH 43056
(740)522-4810 0.9 K-2 375 - Heath Stevenson Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 418 students
1.2 miles
152 Cynthia St
Heath, OH 43056
(740)522-8442 1.2 3-5 418 - Newark Cherry Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
1.8 miles
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740)670-7330 1.8 PK-5 465 - Newark Par Excellence Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 148 students
1.8 miles
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740)344-7279 1.8 K-5 148
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