Heskett Middle School
Heskett Middle School serves 463 students in grades 7-8.
Heskett Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heskett Middle School's student population of 463 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heskett Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Heskett Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2540 out of 3233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
84%
17%
White
6%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Heskett Middle School?
463 students attend Heskett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Heskett Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heskett Middle School?
Heskett Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heskett Middle School offer ?
Heskett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Heskett Middle School part of?
Heskett Middle School is part of Bedford City School District.
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