At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
407
Heritage Middle School: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 458
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Newark. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Newark City Schools. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.6%) and multiracial (11.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 36.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Heritage Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 36.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black6.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newark City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
389 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
456 reported students
McGuffey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
Carson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Hillview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
John Clem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Public schools near Heritage Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Middle School Middle · Newark City Schools | 06–08 | 389 | 3 mi |
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Newark City Schools | 06–08 | 456 | 3.6 mi |
| Heath Middle School Middle · Heath City | 06–08 | 394 | 4.2 mi |
| Licking Valley Middle School Middle · Licking Valley Local | 06–08 | 523 | 4.7 mi |
| Granville Middle School Middle · Granville Exempted Village | 07–08 | 413 | 7.9 mi |
| Granville Intermediate School Middle · Granville Exempted Village | 04–06 | 580 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?
Heritage Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Newark City Schools.
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 458 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 416 students and 25.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newark City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Heritage Middle School in?
Heritage Middle School is part of Newark City Schools, based in Newark, OH, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson Middle School (3 mi), Liberty Middle School (3.6 mi), Heath Middle School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.