Lima South Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 5-8 | Lima City
Lima South Middle School is located in Lima, OH and is one of 12 schools in Lima City School District. It is a public school that serves 335 students in grades 5-8.
Lima South Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lima South Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Lima South Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lima South Middle School's students and teachers. more
Lima South Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lima South Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Lima South Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lima South Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Auglaize County Educational Academy 0.6 miles |  |
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| Freedom Elementary School 0.6 miles | |
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| Unity Elementary School 0.8 miles | |
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| Liberty Christian School 0.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 335
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Lima South Middle School had 98% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Ohio had 42% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
56%
White
26%
Two or More Races
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
1%
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Lima City District Spending
$10,749Per Pupil
The Lima City spends $10,749 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 41% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lima City District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Lima South Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Lima City School DistrictTest Scores
About the OAT
What is it?
The Ohio Achievement Test is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, students in grades 4 and 7 are assessed in writing, and students in grades 5 and 8 are assessed in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of five levels: advanced, accelerated, proficient, basic or limited. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Math
school
23%
district
27%
state
61%
Reading
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41%
district
55%
state
80%
Science
school
25%
district
37%
state
68%
Social Studies
school
19%
district
24%
state
58%
Math
school
47%
district
57%
state
74%
Reading
school
44%
district
58%
state
78%
Math
school
43%
district
51%
state
71%
Reading
school
45%
district
60%
state
78%
Writing
school
56%
district
71%
state
81%
Math
school
27%
district
47%
state
72%
Reading
school
47%
district
63%
state
80%
Science
school
25%
district
43%
state
63%
Social Studies
school
11%
district
24%
state
49%
Overall Score
school
66
district
79
state
91
Performance Index Results (2007)
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Math
school
36%
district
34%
state
62%
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Reading
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38%
district
45%
state
73%
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Science
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34%
district
33%
state
66%
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Social Studies
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31%
district
33%
state
65%
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Math
school
45%
district
51%
state
77%
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Reading
school
45%
district
54%
state
80%
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Math
school
31%
district
39%
state
69%
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Reading
school
50%
district
59%
state
77%
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Writing
school
58%
district
68%
state
86%
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Math
school
40%
district
44%
state
73%
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Reading
school
57%
district
57%
state
79%
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Science
school
39%
district
37%
state
62%
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Social Studies
school
16%
district
18%
state
54%
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Overall Score
school
69
Performance Index Results (2008)
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Math
school
38%
district
33%
state
62%
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Reading
school
45%
district
46%
state
72%
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Science
school
32%
district
32%
state
71%
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Social Studies
school
32%
district
32%
state
62%
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Math
school
36%
district
51%
state
75%
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Reading
school
47%
district
62%
state
81%
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Math
school
44%
district
45%
state
74%
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Reading
school
42%
district
52%
state
77%
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Writing
school
57%
district
64%
state
81%
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Math
school
38%
district
40%
state
71%
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Reading
school
42%
district
49%
state
72%
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Science
school
19%
district
22%
state
63%
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Social Studies
school
19%
district
22%
state
51%
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Overall Score
school
70
district
81
Performance Index Results (2009)
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Math
school
28%
district
43%
state
67%
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Reading
school
33%
district
54%
state
72%
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Science
school
31%
district
42%
state
70%
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Math
school
49%
district
59%
state
77%
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Reading
school
53%
district
70%
state
84%
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Math
school
33%
district
43%
state
71%
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Reading
school
54%
district
58%
state
80%
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Math
school
31%
district
39%
state
69%
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Reading
school
43%
district
53%
state
81%
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Science
school
20%
district
28%
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65%
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Overall Score
school
67
district
81
Performance Index Results (2010)
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Math
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41%
district
37%
state
66%
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Reading
school
46%
district
47%
state
74%
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Science
school
40%
state
71%
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Math
school
38%
district
59%
state
78%
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Reading
school
59%
district
73%
state
86%
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Math
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30%
district
50%
state
75%
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Reading
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35%
district
56%
state
77%
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Math
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40%
district
42%
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74%
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Reading
school
63%
district
65%
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85%
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Science
school
23%
district
31%
state
67%
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Overall Score
school
67
Performance Index Results (2011)
2
TestRating
2 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Ohio, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Ohio Achievement Test Results and OGT Results for all subjects tested.
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