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#2767 of 3,441 schools in OH

Heritage Middle School

Middle School · Painesville City Local

135 Cedarbrook Dr, Painesville, OH 44077

Enrollment

599

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

4.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,767 of 3,441

In Painesville

#10 of 11

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Painesville City Local

School environment

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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Heritage Middle School

4.8/10

Middle School in Painesville · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Heritage Middle School

Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Painesville, OH, part of Painesville City Local. Heritage Middle School serves approximately 599 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,767 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Heritage Middle School show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.4 pts below OH schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • OH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

39% of students at Heritage Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,178
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Heritage Middle School — Students at Heritage Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 38.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
23.8%
ELA
32%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.

How Heritage Middle School Compares

See how Heritage Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.8/10
20th percentile in OH
Academic
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.2/10
Below Average
Environment
7.0/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
39.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

135 Cedarbrook Dr, Painesville, OH 44077

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heritage Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Parkside Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Concord Twp), which scores notably higher. Another option is Melridge Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Painesville, see our Painesville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Harvey High School Painesville 0.4 mi 3.8
Harvey Academy Painesville 0.4 mi
Chestnut Elementary School Painesville 0.7 mi 7.2
OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Painesville 0.8 mi 7.9
Maple Elementary School Painesville 1.1 mi 6.2
Henry F Lamuth Middle School Painesville 1.5 mi 6.6
Buckeye Elementary School Painesville 1.2 mi 7.4
Riverside Jr/Sr High School Painesville 1.3 mi 5.5
Elm Street Elementary School Painesville 1.9 mi 5.8
Riverview Elementary School Painesville 1.7 mi 7.2
Melridge Elementary School Painesville 1.8 mi 8.1
iSTEM Painesville 2.4 mi 7.6
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Concord Twp 3.2 mi
Mckinley Elementary School Fairport Harbor 3.2 mi 5.5
ST GABRIEL SCHOOL Mentor 3.0 mi 4.6
Fairport Harding High School Fairport Harbor 3.4 mi 5.0
Riverside Preschool Concord Township 3.5 mi 3.3
Sterling Morton Elementary School Mentor 4.0 mi 7.8
Parkside Elementary School Concord Twp 4.7 mi 8.7
Garfield Preschool Mentor 4.5 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,692

Median Home Value

$217,400

Median Rent

$972/mo

Population

57,947

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

73.3%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Median Age

41.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heritage Middle School

What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?

Heritage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Heritage Middle School?

Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage Middle School rank in OH?

Heritage Middle School ranks #2,767 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Heritage Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Heritage Middle School a charter school?

No, Heritage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Heritage Middle School a Title I school?

No, Heritage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
599
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%

District

Painesville City Local
District Enrollment
2,696
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,178
District Rank
#4 of 5

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