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Shawnee Middle School vs. Elida Middle School

Should you attend Shawnee Middle School or Elida Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Shawnee Middle School
3235 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Elida Middle School
4500 Sunnydale St
Lima, OH 45807
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 714 students in grades 5-8, Shawnee Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 473 students in grades 6-8, Elida Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
714 students
473 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shawnee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elida Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shawnee Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elida Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shawnee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elida Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elida Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elida Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#763 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
#1277 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shawnee Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elida Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 30% in OH)
63%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elida Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elida Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elida Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elida Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elida Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elida Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shawnee Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elida Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
166
-
Grade 6 Students
172
156
Grade 7 Students
193
158
Grade 8 Students
183
159

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elida Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elida Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elida Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elida Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elida Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elida Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elida Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elida Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elida Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elida Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shawnee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elida Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elida Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shawnee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elida Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elida Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shawnee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elida Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elida Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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