Lima City

The Lima City school district in Ohio consists of 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 601 out of 828 school districts in Ohio and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the schools, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 stands out with the highest statewide ranking, ranked 740 out of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars. It excels in science, with over 75% of 5th and 8th graders scoring proficient or better on state tests, and also performs well in math and English language arts. Another relatively strong performer is Liberty Arts Magnet K-8, which ranks 1,080 out of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools and is rated 2 out of 5 stars, with particularly strong math scores.

However, the district as a whole struggles with low test scores, with most schools performing well below state averages in math, English language arts, and science. For example, only 12.1% of Lima Senior High School students scored proficient or better in Geometry, compared to the state average of 42.8%. The district also faces high chronic absenteeism rates of 38.8% across all schools, which likely contributes to the academic challenges. Funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $7,928 to $11,649, may also play a role in the performance gaps between schools.