L. Thomas Heck Middle School

12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

hms.lesd79.org

630 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

630

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L. Thomas Heck Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	328
Black	74
Asian	21
Two or More	36
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
328 (52.1 %)
White
161 (25.6 %)
Black
74 (11.7 %)
Two or More
36 (5.7 %)
Asian
21 (3.3 %)
American Indian
7 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)547-1700
Website:	http://hms.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 184

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 251