Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
396 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2154 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
12%
6%

Black
34%
17%

White
31%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Arts Magnet K-8's ranking?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is ranked #2154 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
396 students attend Liberty Arts Magnet K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 students are Black, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 offer ?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 part of?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is part of Lima City School District.
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