Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8

755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8's student population of 193 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
193 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 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 Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OH)
#622 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
50%
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70-74%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
10%
7%
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Black
37%
17%
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White
36%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
17%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
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 Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8's ranking?
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 is ranked #622 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8?
193 students attend Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 students are Black, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8?
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 offer ?
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 part of?
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 is part of Lima City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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