Serving 592 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Middle School serves the west part of Westerville, OH, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students typically have a short commute of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.9 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Middle School's student population of 592 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage 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 Heritage Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1840 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Middle School's ranking?
Heritage Middle School is ranked #1840 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Heritage Middle School often compared to?
Heritage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
592 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Heritage Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of Westerville City School District.
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