Below Average
#2813 of 3,441 schools in OH
Licking Heights Middle School
Middle School · Licking Heights Local · Pataskala, OH
A Licking Heights Local middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 Mink St SW, Pataskala, OH 43062
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Licking Heights Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Licking Heights Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average312/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,450
Median home value
$292,100
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waggoner Road Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Licking Heights Local
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Licking Heights Middle School is listed in Licking Heights Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Licking Heights Middle School
Licking Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Pataskala, OH, part of Licking Heights Local, serving approximately 785 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,813 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Licking Heights Middle School
What grades does Licking Heights Middle School serve?
Licking Heights Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Licking Heights Middle School?
Licking Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Middle School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Licking Heights Middle School rank in OH?
Licking Heights Middle School ranks #2,813 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Licking Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Licking Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Licking Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Licking Heights Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Licking Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Licking Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Licking Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Licking Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Licking Heights Middle School?
61.0% of students at Licking Heights Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Licking County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (740) 927-9046
- Area population (ZIP 43062)
- 31,822
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43062; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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