Summary:
The 43082 zip code in Westerville, Ohio is home to two middle schools: Genoa Middle School and Heritage Middle School. Based on the available data, Genoa Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Ohio and outperforming the Westerville City and state averages on standardized tests.
Genoa Middle School ranked 155th out of 1,036 Ohio middle schools in 2024-2025, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Heritage Middle School ranked 339th and received a 3-star rating. Genoa Middle School's students demonstrated stronger academic performance, particularly in 8th grade science, American history, and Algebra I. In contrast, Heritage Middle School generally performed below the Westerville City and Ohio averages, with the largest gaps in 8th grade math and English language arts.
The data also reveals some differences in the schools' demographics and spending. Genoa Middle School had a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (32.72%) compared to Heritage Middle School (44.85%), suggesting a more affluent student population. Additionally, Genoa Middle School spent slightly more per student ($7,806) than Heritage Middle School ($7,495). However, the relatively close spending levels indicate that factors beyond just funding may be driving the disparities in academic outcomes between the two schools.
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