Enrollment
394
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heath Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heath Middle School
Heath Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Heath, Ohio, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 712 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #641, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Heath City also operates Heath High School (447 students) and Stevenson Elementary School (388 students) alongside Heath Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heath Middle School compares
Heath Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Heath City, which includes Heath Middle School.
$12,244
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 34.0%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Heath on the city page.
Is Heath Middle School a good school?
Heath Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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