Enrollment
416
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Newark, Ohio, enrolling 416 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 61.5% of students qualify for free meals, 95% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 196 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 246 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 416 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newark's middle schools, it stands alongside Licking Valley Middle School (523 students): Heritage Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 20.9:1).
Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students) and Legend Elementary (475 students) alongside Heritage 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 Heritage Middle School compares
Heritage 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark City, which includes Heritage Middle School.
$13,789
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 41.0%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~416 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Heritage Middle School a good school?
Heritage Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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