Summary:
The 45804 zip code area of Lima, Ohio is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Based on the data analysis, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, earning a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 614th out of 1,596 Ohio elementary schools. In contrast, the other schools in the data set - Liberty Arts Magnet K-8, Freedom Elementary School, and Unity Elementary School - are ranked much lower, ranging from 1,176th to 1,493rd in the state.
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 demonstrates strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on Ohio state tests compared to the Lima City district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade science, 82.6% of students were proficient or better, compared to 37.7% for the district and 63.9% statewide. The school also excels in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 35.3% to 94.1% across different grade levels, outperforming the district and state. However, the data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all the schools in the area, ranging from 19.0% to 32.0%, which may impact student learning and academic achievement.
The schools in the 45804 zip code area also vary in their racial diversity and spending per student. Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 have the most diverse student populations, while Freedom Elementary School and Unity Elementary School have a higher percentage of White and African American students. The spending per student also varies, with Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 having the highest spending at $11,649 per student.
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