Lucas Heritage Middle School

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Lucas Heritage Middle School ranks 527 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lucas Heritage Middle School is a public middle school located in Lucas, Ohio, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 80 students. The school is part of the Lucas Local District, which is ranked 276 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lucas Heritage Middle School has consistently performed above the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for grades 6 and 7 over the past few years. In 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 55.3%, compared to the state average of 50.1%, and the 6th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 65.8%, compared to the state average of 55.2%. However, the school's 7th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 42.9%, slightly below the state average of 49%, while the 7th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 48.6%, outperforming the state average of 61.7%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 3.0% in 2019-2020 to 19.6% in 2020-2021, and is currently at 17.2%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fredericktown Middle School and Ontario Middle School, Lucas Heritage Middle School has consistently underperformed in academic proficiency, with lower scores in Mathematics and ELA across grades 6-8. Additionally, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students has been relatively low, suggesting an area for improvement in serving the needs of these students.

Detail:

Public 6-7

80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843-9532

(419) 892-2338

District: Lucas Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
527^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Students who attend Lucas Heritage Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lucas High School

Feeder schools for Lucas Heritage Middle School:

Elementary:

Lucas Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Pacific Islander:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lucas Heritage Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucas Heritage Middle School 527^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Lucas Heritage Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lucas Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucas Local 276^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lucas Heritage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	63.22	173^rd	400	56.8%
2005	46.98	442^nd	692	36.1%
2006	80.87	92^nd	732	87.4%
2007	72.09	253^rd	837	69.8%
2008	68.76	301^st	835	64.0%
2009	59.47	461^st	858	46.3%
2010	55.10	548^th	895	38.8%
2011	59.21	519^th	925	43.9%
2012	67.78	402^nd	989	59.4%
2013	61.60	534^th	1001	46.7%
2014	60.78	533^rd	1008	47.1%
2015	63.38	433^rd	1035	58.2%
2016	64.00	429^th	1050	59.1%
2017	47.84	612^th	1038	41.0%
2018	55.65	524^th	1010	48.1%
2019	69.18	345^th	1050	67.1%
2021	63.52	415^th	1037	60.0%
2022	69.18	329^th	1017	67.6%
2023	69.13	334^th	1048	68.1%
2024	55.35	527^th	1046	49.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lucas Heritage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	41.68	607^th	924	34.3%
2019	47.38	572^nd	945	39.5%
2022	66.01	283^rd	947	70.1%
2023	72.22	220^th	974	77.4%
2024	41.56	615^th	989	37.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lucas Heritage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	49.23	524^th	897	41.6%
2019	57.77	463^rd	917	49.5%
2021	64.40	343^rd	910	62.3%
2022	63.07	360^th	925	61.1%
2023	63.05	383^rd	943	59.4%
2024	37.54	618^th	942	34.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lucas Heritage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.38	436^th	521	16.3%
2019	51.10	95^th	164	42.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lucas Heritage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	56.72	432^nd	916	52.8%
2019	78.59	176^th	933	81.1%
2021	51.00	477^th	924	48.4%
2022	69.20	275^th	946	70.9%
2023	69.34	291^st	963	69.8%
2024	63.39	366^th	958	61.8%

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Rank History for White students at Lucas Heritage Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	36.68	546^th	781	30.1%
2019	55.10	392^nd	796	50.8%
2021	47.63	443^rd	781	43.3%
2022	55.30	376^th	809	53.5%
2023	57.13	358^th	805	55.5%
2024	39.74	517^th	795	35.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lucas Heritage Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	140	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	143
1989	143	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1990	129	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1991	142	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1992	125	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1993	154	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1994	157	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1995	149	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1996	149	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1997	160	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1998	150	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1999	165	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2000	150	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2001	153	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2002	140	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	141
2003	140	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	141
2004	140	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2005	136	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
2006	89	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
2007	72	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2008	79	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	80
2009	84	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2010	92	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	93
2011	93	0	1	0	0	0	94
2012	85	0	2	0	0	0	87
2013	94	0	1	0	1	0	96
2014	97	1	1	0	1	0	100
2015	99	2	1	0	1	0	103
2016	94	1	1	0	2	0	98
2017	94	0	1	0	1	0	96
2018	100	0	1	0	1	0	102
2019	78	0	2	0	0	0	80
2020	71	0	3	0	1	0	75
2021	66	0	0	0	3	0	69
2022	77	0	0	1	2	0	80
2023	77	0	1	1	1	0	80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lucas Heritage Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	143	4.0	35.7	0
1989	145	5.0	29.0	n/a
1990	129	5.1	25.2	n/a
1991	142	5.1	27.8	n/a
1992	125	6.0	20.8	n/a
1993	155	60.0	2.6	0
1994	159	5.0	31.8	0
1995	150	4.0	37.5	0
1996	150	4.0	37.5	0
1997	160	6.0	26.7	0
1998	150	5.5	27.3	0
1999	166	6.0	27.7	0
2000	151	4.0	37.8	n/a
2001	153	3.9	39.2	n/a
2002	141	8.2	17.2	n/a
2003	141	8.2	17.2	n/a
2004	141	8.2	17.2	n/a
2005	138	7.1	19.4	0
2006	89	5.1	17.5	0
2007	72	4.2	17.1	0
2008	80	3.7	21.6	n/a
2009	84	4.2	20.0	0
2010	93	5.1	18.0	27.2
2011	94	5.1	18.2	0
2012	87	5.1	16.8	0
2013	96	5.8	16.4	0
2014	100	4.8	20.7	0
2015	103	n/a	n/a	0
2016	98	5.0	19.6	0
2017	96	5.6	17.1	n/a
2018	102	5.6	18.2	n/a
2019	80	5.4	14.6	n/a
2020	75	5.5	13.5	n/a
2021	69	4.5	15.1	n/a
2022	80	5.5	14.4	n/a
2023	80	4.0	20.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lucas Heritage Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	143	4.0	35.7	0
1989	145	5.0	29.0	n/a
1990	129	5.1	25.2	n/a
1991	142	5.1	27.8	n/a
1992	125	6.0	20.8	n/a
1993	155	60.0	2.6	0
1994	159	5.0	31.8	0
1995	150	4.0	37.5	0
1996	150	4.0	37.5	0
1997	160	6.0	26.7	0
1998	150	5.5	27.3	0
1999	166	6.0	27.7	0
2000	151	4.0	37.8	n/a
2001	153	3.9	39.2	n/a
2002	141	8.2	17.2	n/a
2003	141	8.2	17.2	n/a
2004	141	8.2	17.2	n/a
2005	138	7.1	19.4	0
2006	89	5.1	17.5	0
2007	72	4.2	17.1	0
2008	80	3.7	21.6	n/a
2009	84	4.2	20.0	0
2010	93	5.1	18.0	27.2
2011	94	5.1	18.2	0
2012	87	5.1	16.8	0
2013	96	5.8	16.4	0
2014	100	4.8	20.7	0
2015	103	n/a	n/a	0
2016	98	5.0	19.6	0
2017	96	5.6	17.1	n/a
2018	102	5.6	18.2	n/a
2019	80	5.4	14.6	n/a
2020	75	5.5	13.5	n/a
2021	69	4.5	15.1	n/a
2022	80	5.5	14.4	n/a
2023	80	4.0	20.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lucas Heritage Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,052
2022	$12,213
2023	$12,010

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucas Heritage Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 345^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 334^th of 1048 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lucas Heritage Middle School)	67.7	45.7	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lucas Local)	67.7	45.7	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas Heritage Middle School)	77.4	57.1	20.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas Local)	77.4	57.1	20.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lucas Heritage Middle School)	60	62.5	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lucas Local)	58.7	62.5	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas Heritage Middle School)	68.1	85.7	17.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas Local)	66.7	85.7	19%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	80
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	78	77	1.3%
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Lucas Heritage Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)					Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)					Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Lucas Heritage Middle School	Public	6-7	80 Lucas North Rd	Lucas	44843	Richland County	Lucas Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 892-2338	80	4	20.0		77 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	55.4	527^th of 1046 public middle schools	49.6%		69.1	334^th of 1048 public middle schools	68.1%	193					55.3	42.9				65.8	48.6			$12,010
Madison Middle School	Public	5-8	1419 Grace St	Mansfield	44905	Richland County	Madison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 522-0471	769	63	13.3	56.6%	637 (82.8%)	38 (4.9%)	25 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.7%)	57.1	512^th of 1046 public middle schools	51.1%		58.5	491^st of 1048 public middle schools	53.1%	21	68.9	72.9		58.2	48.0	45.9	51.4		71.6	53.7	58.5	44.8	70.7	$10,738
Clear Fork Middle School	Public	6-8	987 State Route 97 E	Bellville	44813	Richland County	Clear Fork Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 886-3111	372	20	18.2		350 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	67.8	369^th of 1046 public middle schools	64.7%		67.9	357^th of 1048 public middle schools	65.9%	12		78.4			42.3	54.9	54.2			62.2	82.9	51.0	95.2	$9,147
Mansfield Middle School	Public	7-8	124 N Linden Rd	Mansfield	44906	Richland County	Mansfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 525-6307	427	34	12.5		205 (48.0%)	138 (32.3%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (16.4%)	16.7	849^th of 1046 public middle schools	18.8%		15.1	858^th of 1048 public middle schools	18.1%	9		33.3				16.4	14.7				37.0	25.3	30.0	$13,130
Eastern Elementary School	Public	4-8	155 Castor Rd	Lexington	44904	Richland County	Lexington Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 884-3610	474	31	15.3	24.7%	428 (90.3%)	5 (1.1%)	12 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)								(n/a)	76.2		89.5	86.6	85.7			81.3	84.2	79.2				$9,761
Lexington Junior High School	Public	7-8	90 Frederick St	Lexington	44904	Richland County	Lexington Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 884-2112	361	23	15.7		324 (89.8%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	73.3	280^th of 1046 public middle schools	73.2%		73.9	281^st of 1048 public middle schools	73.2%	1		74.7				46.0	73.8				78.1	56.5	100.0	$9,954
Budd Elementary School	Public	4-6	210 E Main St	Loudonville	44842	Ashland County	Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 994-3327	201	13	15.0	32.3%	190 (94.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)								(n/a)	86.5		87.1	73.0	57.1			80.0	83.8	61.2				$14,053
Ashland Middle School	Public	6-8	1520 King Rd	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Ashland City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 289-7966	735	40	18.4	34.0%	675 (91.8%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.0%)	70.3	321^st of 1046 public middle schools	69.3%		73.9	280^th of 1048 public middle schools	73.3%	41		59.7			64.0	70.2	66.5			61.2	77.3	44.4	100.0	$11,236
Ontario Middle School	Public	5-9	447 Shelby Ontario Rd	Mansfield	44906	Richland County	Ontario Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 529-5507	468	22	20.9	27.4%	387 (82.7%)	16 (3.4%)	19 (4.1%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.2%)	85	126^th of 1046 public middle schools	88.0%		84.2	133^rd of 1048 public middle schools	87.3%	7		82.4			66.1	76.9	74.3			71.9	79.1	73.5	100.0	$9,295
Crestview Middle School	Public	5-8	1575 State Route 96	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Crestview Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 895-1700	275	28	12.7	37.5%	261 (94.9%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	74.9	259^th of 1046 public middle schools	75.2%		65.7	390^th of 1048 public middle schools	62.8%	131	79.2	70.0		47.9	60.3	56.7	70.0		72.2	63.8	76.7	62.9	100.0	$16,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucas Heritage Middle School

What high school do graduates of Lucas Heritage Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lucas Heritage Middle School usually go on to attend Lucas High School

Is Lucas Heritage Middle School a good school?

Lucas Heritage Middle School ranks 527^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lucas Heritage Middle School?

Students at Lucas Heritage Middle School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lucas Heritage Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Lucas Heritage Middle School.

What district is Lucas Heritage Middle School in?

Lucas Local

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