L. THOMAS HECK MIDDLE SCHOOL
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) school district, located in Litchfield Park, AZ with about 827 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, L. Thomas Heck Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School, located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, is a prominent campus within the Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD). Serving middle-school-aged students, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The campus is designed to provide a supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside various enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future academic success.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on the district’s mission to provide high-quality instruction, L. Thomas Heck Middle School strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, calendar, and administrative contact information by visiting the official Litchfield Elementary School District website.
For more information, contact L. Thomas Heck Middle School at (623) 535-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000
http://www.lesd.k12.az.us
L. THOMAS HECK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Litchfield Park, AZ with about 827 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
- Total Students:
- 827
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 827 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.5%
- White
- 37.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.