Lima City School District
School District · Lima, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Lima City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lima City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Lima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Freedom Elementary School
Lima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Lima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#448 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,321
+$4,664 vs Ohio median
District size
3,332 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Lima City ranks #448 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Lima City's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 (9.1/10), Freedom Elementary School (7.0/10), and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lima City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Freedom Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Independence Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Heritage Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Lima North Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Lima West Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Unity Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Lima Senior High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $19,321 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, 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 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lima City students show an average math proficiency of 49.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Lima City with test data.
Schools in Lima City
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Lima
- Total Enrollment
- 3,332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 255
- District spending per student
- $19,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lima City?
Lima City's district-level spending was $19,321 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lima City?
Across schools in Lima City with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. 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 6.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.6%
How we rate schools
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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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