- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Heath, OH
Heath Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heath Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441101055
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heath Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Heath · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Heath Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heath Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Heath, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Heath Middle School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 390441101055 · Heath, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 21.9:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Heath High School (447 students)
Heath Middle School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Heath Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heath High Sch
Heath High School
447 students
- This school
Heath Middle School
394 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary School
388 students
- Garfield Eleme
Garfield Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Heath Middle School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heath Middle School compares
Heath Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Heath Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heath City reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heath Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heath Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heath Middle School
How many students attend Heath Middle School?
Heath Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Heath, OH. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heath Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heath Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heath Middle School?
29.1% of students at Heath Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heath Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heath Middle School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Heath, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heath Middle School?
Heath Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heath Middle School rank among public schools in Heath?
By Resource Investment Index, Heath Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Heath, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Heath City?
Besides Heath Middle School, Heath City also operates Heath High School (447 students), Stevenson Elementary School (388 students), and Garfield Elementary School (331 students). See the Heath City district page for the complete list.