Overview
Heskett Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Bedford, Ohio. The school enrolls 579 students. It is part of the Bedford City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Ohio state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBedford City
County39035
CityBedford
ZIP44146
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID391001700133
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment579
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg47%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)