Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 vs Independence Elementary School
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 4.2/10. Independence Elementary School is significantly larger with 269 students, about 1.6× the size of Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (166). In math proficiency, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 leads at 82.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima, OH
8.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
166 students
Independence Elementary School
Lima, OH
4.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
269 students
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| Metric | Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 | Independence Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 4.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #179 of 3,458 | #3,149 of 3,458 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 | Independence Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 82.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lima (45804) | Lima (45801) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,594 | $47,442 |
| Median Home Value | $96,100 | $111,600 |
| Median Rent | $888 | $865 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.1% | 11.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.1% | 21.7% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 18 min |