- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newark, OH
Heritage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390444505383
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Heritage Middle School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 390444505383 · Newark, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 16.6:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Heritage Middle School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Heritage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- This school 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- Carson Element 414
Carson Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Heritage Middle School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Middle School compares
Heritage Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 95% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Heritage Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Newark
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Middle School?
61.5% of students at Heritage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Middle School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Middle School rank among middle schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides Heritage Middle School, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Liberty Middle School (456 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.