Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8, L. Thomas Heck Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. Thomas Heck Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
L. Thomas Heck Middle School's student population of 471 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
L. Thomas Heck Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. Thomas Heck Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
49%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
27%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. Thomas Heck Middle School's ranking?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is ranked #903 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are L. Thomas Heck Middle School often compared to?
L. Thomas Heck Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wigwam Creek Middle School, Western Sky Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
471 students attend L. Thomas Heck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of L. Thomas Heck Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does L. Thomas Heck Middle School offer ?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L. Thomas Heck Middle School part of?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
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