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6.1 avg / 10

Lima City School District

School District · Lima, Ohio

Students: 3,332
Teachers (FTE): 255

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,321

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#410 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,321

+$4,664 vs Ohio median

District size

3,332 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Lima City

Lima City is a Lima, Ohio school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,332 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $19,321 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Lima City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Lima City students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lima City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.0%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lima City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Lima
Total Enrollment
3,332
Teachers (FTE)
255
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lima City?

Lima City has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lima City?

The average composite rating for Lima City is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lima City?

Lima City spends $19,321 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lima City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lima City is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lima City?

Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 is the highest-rated school in Lima City with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Lima City?

Across schools in Lima City with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lima City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Lima City has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
41.8%
ELA Proficiency
41.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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