Very Good
#928 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 27% in state
Lucas Heritage Middle School
Middle School · Lucas Local · Lucas, OH
A Lucas Local middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
80 Lucas North Rd, Lucas, OH 44843
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucas Heritage Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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).
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Where Lucas Heritage Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average467/100K
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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
$89,139
Median home value
$201,300
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lucas Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucas Heritage Middle School is listed in Lucas Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucas Heritage Middle School
Lucas Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Lucas, OH, part of Lucas Local, serving approximately 77 students in grades 6th-7th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucas Heritage Middle School
What grades does Lucas Heritage Middle School serve?
Lucas Heritage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Lucas Heritage Middle School?
Lucas Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucas Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucas 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 Lucas Heritage Middle School rank in OH?
Lucas Heritage Middle School ranks #928 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lucas Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucas Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Lucas Heritage Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucas Heritage Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lucas Heritage Middle School a charter school?
No, Lucas Heritage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucas Heritage Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lucas Heritage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (419) 892-2338
- Area population (ZIP 44843)
- 2,732
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 44843; 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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