Lima West Middle School

Summary:

Lima West Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Lima City School District in Ohio, with a student population of 352 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite being part of the Lima City School District, Lima West Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio middle schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 809-944 out of over 1,000 middle schools. The school has received a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low performance compared to other Ohio middle schools. Proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are significantly below state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics, where only 3.2% of 8th graders were proficient in 2023-2024. The school also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 50.2% to 62.8% over the past few years, far exceeding state and district averages.

In contrast, neighboring schools like Columbus Grove Middle School, Spencerville Middle School, and Bath Middle School significantly outperform Lima West Middle School on academic measures, ranking in the top 20-25% of Ohio middle schools. These higher-performing schools serve student populations that are predominantly White (over 80%) and have much lower rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, suggesting that addressing the root causes of Lima West Middle School's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism, could lead to significant improvements in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 503 N Cable Rd
       Lima, OH  45805-2132


(419) 996-3150

District: Lima City

SchoolDigger Rank:
944th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,263 Help


Students who attend Lima West Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lima Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lima West Middle School:

Elementary:    Freedom Elementary School
    Heritage Elementary School
    Independence Elementary School
    Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.2%
White:
33.3%
Two or more races:
20.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


 See top rated Ohio middle schools

 Compare Lima West Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Lima West Middle School ranks worse than 90.2% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.75. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Lima West Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.2%), White (33.3%), two or more races (20%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lima West Middle School is 10. (See more...)
Help
Compare Lima West Middle School employs 33 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lima West Middle School is $14,263.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lima West Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lima West Middle School 944th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Lima West Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
White students:


Lima City:

SchoolDigger ranks Lima City 581st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Lima West Middle School?

Rank History for Lima West Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.90 356th 400 11.0%
2005 14.60 630th 692 9.0%
2006 25.92 615th 732 16.0%
2007 30.31 662nd 837 20.9%
2008 14.39 740th 835 11.4%
2009 21.59 712th 858 17.0%
2010 20.11 757th 895 15.4%
2011 30.06 735th 925 20.5%
2012 10.18 887th 989 10.3%
2013 10.23 905th 1001 9.6%
2014 6.13 927th 1008 8.0%
2015 5.85 975th 1035 5.8%
2016 7.33 975th 1050 7.1%
2017 8.63 923rd 1038 11.1%
2018 15.41 827th 1010 18.1%
2019 16.88 844th 1050 19.6%
2021 17.07 809th 1037 22.0%
2022 12.82 855th 1017 15.9%
2023 13.10 882nd 1048 15.8%
2024 8.75 944th 1046 9.8%
See the entire list of Ohio Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.69 198th 205 3.4%
2019 22.77 171st 206 17.0%
2021 16.71 189th 219 13.7%
2022 12.20 222nd 239 7.1%
2023 7.70 238th 245 2.9%
2024 6.30 251st 254 1.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 761st 924 17.6%
2019 21.42 766th 945 18.9%
2021 19.29 730th 923 20.9%
2022 14.66 806th 947 14.9%
2023 15.05 829th 974 14.9%
2024 9.11 895th 989 9.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.05 802nd 897 10.6%
2019 14.30 781st 917 14.8%
2021 13.59 751st 910 17.5%
2022 9.51 815th 925 11.9%
2023 7.26 859th 943 8.9%
2024 6.75 869th 942 7.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.29 255th 643 60.3%
2019 12.78 631st 658 4.1%
2022 13.95 560th 565 0.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.26 471st 521 9.6%
2023 53.43 114th 173 34.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.97 783rd 916 14.5%
2019 13.58 800th 933 14.3%
2021 11.02 790th 924 14.5%
2022 9.40 840th 946 11.2%
2023 12.11 821st 963 14.7%
2024 5.26 913th 958 4.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.56 249th 384 35.2%
2019 42.14 227th 405 44.0%
2021 24.24 298th 385 22.6%
2022 19.69 343rd 413 16.9%
2023 16.91 379th 436 13.1%
2024 16.43 379th 429 11.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Lima West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.59 720th 781 7.8%
2019 5.22 762nd 796 4.3%
2021 8.85 726th 781 7.0%
2022 5.49 773rd 809 4.4%
2023 8.43 747th 805 7.2%
2024 2.48 782nd 795 1.6%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lima West Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Ohio Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Lima West Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Lima West Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Lima West Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 150 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 262 134 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1990 279 134 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 423
1991 289 152 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 312 157 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 275 165 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 233 168 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 199 144 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1996 199 144 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1997 205 145 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 184 134 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 187 146 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 188 141 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 179 144 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 251 216 1 2 0 n/a n/a 38 508
2003 251 216 1 2 0 n/a n/a 38 508
2004 252 202 1 2 1 n/a n/a 50 508
2005 238 192 0 9 1 n/a n/a 53 493
2006 217 172 0 5 0 n/a n/a 46 440
2007 219 188 1 8 1 n/a n/a 55 472
2008 197 181 1 7 1 n/a n/a 41 428
2009 162 147 5 5 0 n/a n/a 41 360
2010 163 142 3 2 0 n/a n/a 54 364
2011 172 145 3 9 1 0 47 0 377
2012 141 193 1 8 0 0 49 0 392
2013 148 227 0 12 1 0 61 0 449
2014 130 220 0 7 0 0 66 0 423
2015 135 199 1 9 0 0 58 0 402
2016 145 200 1 9 1 0 63 0 419
2017 133 207 1 12 0 0 59 0 412
2018 124 221 0 12 0 0 71 0 428
2019 133 191 1 18 3 0 60 0 406
2020 134 155 0 25 3 0 64 0 381
2021 125 143 0 27 2 0 75 0 372
2022 141 129 0 21 1 0 82 0 374
2023 142 122 0 20 0 0 68 0 352
2024 110 126 1 27 0 0 66 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lima West Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 29.0 14.8 0
1989 405 28.0 14.4 n/a
1990 423 23.0 18.3 n/a
1991 446 23.0 19.3 n/a
1992 477 24.0 19.8 28.5
1993 450 27.0 16.7 36.4
1994 410 27.2 15.1 46.6
1995 355 25.0 14.2 44.8
1996 355 25.0 14.2 44.8
1997 355 23.0 15.4 41.4
1998 320 24.0 13.3 44.1
1999 337 26.0 13.0 48.7
2000 333 24.0 13.9 49.5
2001 325 28.0 11.6 60.3
2002 508 36.9 13.8 58.1
2003 508 36.9 13.8 58.1
2004 508 35.0 14.5 71.2
2005 493 33.0 14.9 80.7
2006 440 32.0 13.8 79.9
2007 472 33.0 14.3 80.1
2008 428 28.0 15.3 n/a
2009 360 29.0 12.4 101.6
2010 364 27.1 13.4 105.5
2011 377 27.0 13.9 83.8
2012 392 28.7 13.6 96.4
2013 449 24.5 18.3 98
2014 423 26.0 16.2 99.3
2015 402 n/a n/a 100
2016 419 32.0 13.0 100
2017 412 27.0 15.2 n/a
2018 428 28.0 15.2 n/a
2019 406 28.0 14.5 n/a
2020 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
2021 372 30.0 12.4 n/a
2022 374 32.0 11.6 n/a
2023 352 52.0 6.7 n/a
2024 330 33.0 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lima West Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 29.0 14.8 0
1989 405 28.0 14.4 n/a
1990 423 23.0 18.3 n/a
1991 446 23.0 19.3 n/a
1992 477 24.0 19.8 28.5
1993 450 27.0 16.7 36.4
1994 410 27.2 15.1 46.6
1995 355 25.0 14.2 44.8
1996 355 25.0 14.2 44.8
1997 355 23.0 15.4 41.4
1998 320 24.0 13.3 44.1
1999 337 26.0 13.0 48.7
2000 333 24.0 13.9 49.5
2001 325 28.0 11.6 60.3
2002 508 36.9 13.8 58.1
2003 508 36.9 13.8 58.1
2004 508 35.0 14.5 71.2
2005 493 33.0 14.9 80.7
2006 440 32.0 13.8 79.9
2007 472 33.0 14.3 80.1
2008 428 28.0 15.3 n/a
2009 360 29.0 12.4 101.6
2010 364 27.1 13.4 105.5
2011 377 27.0 13.9 83.8
2012 392 28.7 13.6 96.4
2013 449 24.5 18.3 98
2014 423 26.0 16.2 99.3
2015 402 n/a n/a 100
2016 419 32.0 13.0 100
2017 412 27.0 15.2 n/a
2018 428 28.0 15.2 n/a
2019 406 28.0 14.5 n/a
2020 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
2021 372 30.0 12.4 n/a
2022 374 32.0 11.6 n/a
2023 352 52.0 6.7 n/a
2024 330 33.0 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lima West Middle School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,928
2022 $12,761
2023 $13,865
2024 $14,263

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lima West Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 844th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 882nd of 1048 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Lima West Middle School)36.616.8
 19.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lima City)44.623.3
 21.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lima West Middle School)45.229.3
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lima City)5238.4
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Lima West Middle School)33.337.2
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Lima City)41.940
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lima West Middle School)29.69.1
 20.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lima City)3413
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lima West Middle School)22.126.9
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lima City)30.732.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Lima West Middle School)66.786.4
 19.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lima City)40.745.8
 5.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students406352
 13.3%
African American191122
 36.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White133142
 6.8%
Two or More Races6068
 13.3%


Schools Near Lima West Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Lima West Middle School

Students who attend Lima West Middle School usually go on to attend Lima Senior High School

Students at Lima West Middle School are 38% African American, 33% White, 20% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Lima West Middle School.

Lima West Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Ohio middle schools.


Rate Lima West Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lima West Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 153 milliseconds.