Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, Heskett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Heskett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heskett Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Heskett Middle School is ranked #2691 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Heskett Middle School?
579 students attend Heskett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Heskett Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heskett Middle School?
Heskett Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heskett Middle School offer ?
Heskett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heskett Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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