The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Social studies. The lowest is 44% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Licking Heights Middle School
Licking Heights Middle School is a seventh and eighth grade public school serving the western side of Pataskala as part of the Licking Heights Local district. The school sits on Mink Street in a rapidly growing region shaped by suburban expansion and industrial development tied to the nearby Intel semiconductor campus in New Albany.
The school's state test results, from the most recent available year, show mixed proficiency. In English language arts, about half of tested students scored at proficient levels or above. Math proficiency was slightly lower, with fewer than half of students reaching proficiency. Science results were comparable to ELA, with about half meeting proficiency benchmarks. When placed against other middle schools in Licking County, these proficiency measures sit in the bottom quartile relative to districts in that county. A parent may want to look further into the school and district on specific subjects or support areas that matter most to their child.
The student body is notably diverse. The enrollment is split roughly evenly between seventh and eighth grades. Black students make up the largest single racial group, followed closely by white students and Asian students at a substantial share. About three in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need in the school and community. The school does serve students with individual education programs and English learners, though specific counts were not available in the data.
Pataskala itself is a semi-rural bedroom community on the eastern fringe of the Columbus metro, blending farmland and subdivisions with a compact historic downtown and newly expanding industrial zones. The town is car-dependent, though the downtown district along Main Street and Broad Street supports some walkable shopping and dining. Most employment centers in the Pataskala Corporate Park along the I-70 corridor, where the Illuminate USA solar panel factory and large logistics facilities have recently located. The Intel campus west of town has accelerated growth across the region; Pataskala's population has grown steadily and is projected to continue rising.
The Licking Heights district itself is experiencing rapid enrollment growth. In 2024-2025, the district opened a new elementary school and redistributed elementary students across three K-4 buildings to manage enrollment. The district passed a major bond measure in 2022 to fund new facilities including an additional high school building and athletic complex. This growth context means the middle school operates in a district actively expanding capacity and infrastructure, though families should be aware that growth also brings redistricting and facility transitions.
Housing in the Pataskala area is moderately priced for the region, with newer subdivisions and gated communities under development along the outer edges. Rental housing is available, and affordability relative to household income sits near the national midpoint, making the area accessible to middle-income families and those working in the corporate park or commuting to Columbus.
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