Excellent
#720 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 21% in state
Shawnee Middle School
Middle School · Shawnee Local · Lima, OH
A Shawnee Local middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3235 Zurmehly Rd, Lima, OH 45806
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shawnee Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shawnee Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,160
Median home value
$189,800
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| The Lima Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Lima West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shawnee Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shawnee Middle School is listed in Shawnee Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawnee Middle School
Shawnee Middle School is a public middle school in Lima, OH, part of Shawnee Local, serving approximately 714 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shawnee Middle School
What grades does Shawnee Middle School serve?
Shawnee Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School?
Shawnee Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawnee Middle School rank in OH?
Shawnee Middle School ranks #720 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Shawnee Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawnee Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shawnee Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shawnee Middle School a charter school?
No, Shawnee Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawnee Middle School a Title I school?
No, Shawnee Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawnee Middle School?
37.7% of students at Shawnee Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (419) 998-8057
- Area population (ZIP 45806)
- 10,978
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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