Heskett Middle School
Tel:
(440)439-4450
- Heskett Middle School serves 541 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Heskett Middle School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 541 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heskett Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heskett Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. 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 | #2214 out of 3,224 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | 85% | 16% |
| White | 8% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bedford City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heskett Middle School is Bedford High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Haley School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Columbus Intermediate School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bedford Columbus Intermediate School Grades: 3-6 | 389 students
0.7 miles
23600 Columbus Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440)786-3322 0.7 3-6 389 - Bedford Bedford High School Grades: 9-12 | 1025 students
1.5 miles
481 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440)786-3522 1.5 9-12 1025 - Bedford Central Primary School Grades: K-3 | 499 students
1.9 miles
799 Washington St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440)439-4225 1.9 K-3 499 - Bedford Carylwood Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 343 students
2.2 miles
1387 Caryl Dr
Bedford, OH 44146
(440)439-4509 2.2 4-6 343 - Cleveland John Dewey Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 428 students
2.3 miles
23401 Emery Rd
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216)295-7791 2.3 PK-2 428
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