Shawnee Middle School

3235 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 757 students in grades 5-8, Shawnee Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shawnee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Shawnee Middle School's student population of 757 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
757 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Shawnee Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#504 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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67%
50%
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77%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
82%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawnee Middle School's ranking?
Shawnee Middle School is ranked #504 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Shawnee Middle School often compared to?
Shawnee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bath Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School?
757 students attend Shawnee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shawnee Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Middle School?
Shawnee Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Middle School offer ?
Shawnee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Shawnee Middle School part of?
Shawnee Middle School is part of Shawnee Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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