Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Summary:

Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Lima City School District in Ohio. The school has a diverse student population and consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state in science, mathematics, and English Language Arts. The school also has strong performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 374th out of 1,485 Ohio elementary schools for male students and 216th out of 1,484 for students of low socioeconomic status. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 18.2% in 2023-2024, higher than the state's target of 15%.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Lima City School District, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency. For example, the school's 4th-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 76.5%, compared to 38.5% at Independence Elementary, 51.2% at Heritage Elementary, and 59.4% at Freedom Elementary. However, when compared to schools in higher-performing districts, such as Shawnee Local and Bath Local, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 lags behind in overall academic proficiency.


Detail:

Public K-8

 755 Saint Johns Ave
       Lima, OH  45804-1552


(419) 996-3190

District: Lima City

SchoolDigger Rank:
580th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 usually attend:

Middle:    Lima North Middle School
    Lima West Middle School
High:    Lima Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  4.5 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.1%
White:
34.9%
Two or more races:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks better than 66.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 580th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 353rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Male students:


Lima City:

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


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Rank History for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 1.05 1490th 1501 0.7%
2006 2.66 1461st 1504 2.9%
2007 4.43 1549th 1609 3.7%
2008 7.38 1484th 1582 6.2%
2009 10.40 1465th 1610 9.0%
2010 5.57 1576th 1662 5.2%
2011 9.47 1551st 1686 8.0%
2012 38.23 1265th 1709 26.0%
2013 31.68 1309th 1701 23.0%
2014 25.62 1345th 1687 20.3%
2015 33.76 1221st 1684 27.5%
2016 43.95 1082nd 1678 35.5%
2017 71.12 562nd 1651 66.0%
2018 70.75 572nd 1636 65.0%
2019 77.65 375th 1676 77.6%
2021 71.32 541st 1610 66.4%
2022 59.00 797th 1588 49.8%
2023 67.64 614th 1596 61.5%
2024 68.17 580th 1577 63.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.89 155th 1465 89.4%
2019 87.87 65th 1465 95.6%
2021 85.79 112th 1404 92.0%
2022 73.34 317th 1419 77.7%
2023 82.21 170th 1447 88.3%
2024 79.34 216th 1484 85.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.34 488th 1536 68.2%
2019 75.11 411th 1535 73.2%
2021 71.89 465th 1499 69.0%
2022 64.88 635th 1518 58.2%
2023 77.50 354th 1498 76.4%
2024 76.55 374th 1485 74.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.67 244th 1309 81.4%
2022 61.58 537th 1242 56.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 2.08 678th 692 2.0%
2006 4.40 692nd 732 5.5%
2007 5.05 787th 837 6.0%
2008 7.22 778th 835 6.8%
2009 8.39 786th 858 8.4%
2010 5.98 844th 895 5.7%
2011 5.17 871st 925 5.8%
2012 48.57 661st 989 33.2%
2013 31.42 767th 1001 23.4%
2014 24.71 803rd 1008 20.3%
2015 34.58 726th 1035 29.9%
2016 45.60 633rd 1050 39.7%
2017 63.79 437th 1038 57.9%
2018 63.87 412th 1010 59.2%
2019 67.08 373rd 1050 64.5%
2021 86.07 112th 1037 89.2%
2022 59.90 440th 1017 56.7%
2023 56.65 515th 1048 50.9%
2024 68.50 353rd 1046 66.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.43 124th 924 86.6%
2019 81.56 102nd 945 89.2%
2021 96.09 8th 923 99.1%
2022 74.15 177th 947 81.3%
2023 72.26 217th 974 77.7%
2024 78.25 148th 989 85.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.80 348th 916 62.0%
2019 64.84 354th 933 62.1%
2021 82.80 133rd 924 85.6%
2022 65.86 313th 946 66.9%
2023 69.04 293rd 963 69.6%
2024 72.55 243rd 958 74.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.48 288th 796 63.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 339 318 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1989 305 304 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1990 270 316 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 253 338 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 199 362 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1993 248 338 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1994 259 309 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 236 314 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 236 314 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 204 277 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 243 275 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1999 218 279 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 214 275 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 182 289 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 185 336 0 9 1 n/a n/a 26 557
2003 185 336 0 9 1 n/a n/a 26 557
2004 169 311 0 13 1 n/a n/a 34 528
2005 187 339 0 12 1 n/a n/a 41 580
2006 175 309 0 11 0 n/a n/a 52 547
2007 109 258 0 7 0 n/a n/a 49 423
2008 103 237 0 3 0 n/a n/a 52 395
2009 95 193 10 2 0 n/a n/a 35 335
2010 91 197 2 1 0 n/a n/a 38 329
2011 88 188 2 5 0 0 52 0 335
2012 91 96 3 8 0 0 32 0 230
2013 90 93 3 12 0 0 30 0 228
2014 80 83 3 12 0 0 32 0 210
2015 75 79 3 9 0 0 30 0 196
2016 68 77 2 11 0 0 29 0 187
2017 67 70 2 14 0 0 27 0 180
2018 65 65 2 11 0 0 27 0 170
2019 66 59 1 10 0 0 25 0 161
2020 59 65 1 17 0 0 29 0 171
2021 58 65 1 21 0 0 27 0 172
2022 69 72 0 20 0 0 32 0 193
2023 65 69 0 19 0 0 33 0 186

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

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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 South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 672 41.0 16.3 0
1989 619 40.0 15.4 n/a
1990 600 36.5 16.4 n/a
1991 609 39.0 15.6 n/a
1992 575 37.2 15.4 61.6
1993 601 39.0 15.4 64.1
1994 579 39.0 14.8 66.7
1995 556 38.0 14.6 64
1996 556 38.0 14.6 64
1997 489 37.0 13.2 63
1998 521 34.0 15.3 57.6
1999 497 34.0 14.6 67.8
2000 492 37.0 13.3 77.2
2001 475 37.0 12.8 82.5
2002 557 49.0 11.4 97.2
2003 557 49.0 11.4 97.2
2004 528 42.0 12.6 96.6
2005 580 44.0 13.2 95.4
2006 547 43.0 12.7 109.9
2007 423 34.0 12.4 103.7
2008 395 31.0 12.7 n/a
2009 335 31.0 10.8 103
2010 329 25.0 13.1 104.1
2011 335 24.0 13.9 97.9
2012 230 18.5 12.4 98.7
2013 228 16.0 14.2 98.7
2014 210 18.0 11.6 98.6
2015 196 n/a n/a 100
2016 187 16.0 11.6 100
2017 180 17.0 10.5 n/a
2018 170 18.0 9.4 n/a
2019 161 18.0 8.9 n/a
2020 171 20.0 8.5 n/a
2021 172 20.0 8.6 n/a
2022 193 19.0 10.1 n/a
2023 186 41.0 4.5 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 South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 672 41.0 16.3 0
1989 619 40.0 15.4 n/a
1990 600 36.5 16.4 n/a
1991 609 39.0 15.6 n/a
1992 575 37.2 15.4 61.6
1993 601 39.0 15.4 64.1
1994 579 39.0 14.8 66.7
1995 556 38.0 14.6 64
1996 556 38.0 14.6 64
1997 489 37.0 13.2 63
1998 521 34.0 15.3 57.6
1999 497 34.0 14.6 67.8
2000 492 37.0 13.3 77.2
2001 475 37.0 12.8 82.5
2002 557 49.0 11.4 97.2
2003 557 49.0 11.4 97.2
2004 528 42.0 12.6 96.6
2005 580 44.0 13.2 95.4
2006 547 43.0 12.7 109.9
2007 423 34.0 12.4 103.7
2008 395 31.0 12.7 n/a
2009 335 31.0 10.8 103
2010 329 25.0 13.1 104.1
2011 335 24.0 13.9 97.9
2012 230 18.5 12.4 98.7
2013 228 16.0 14.2 98.7
2014 210 18.0 11.6 98.6
2015 196 n/a n/a 100
2016 187 16.0 11.6 100
2017 180 17.0 10.5 n/a
2018 170 18.0 9.4 n/a
2019 161 18.0 8.9 n/a
2020 171 20.0 8.5 n/a
2021 172 20.0 8.6 n/a
2022 193 19.0 10.1 n/a
2023 186 41.0 4.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,649
2022 $14,942
2023 $16,777

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 375th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 614th of 1596 Elementary schools
 16.1%
Ranks 373rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 515th of 1048 Middle schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)10068.8
 31.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lima City)58.254.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)6052.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lima City)53.136.2
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)9594.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lima City)63.747.6
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)8055.6
 24.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lima City)48.831.5
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)77.882.6
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lima City)35.837.7
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)72.283.3
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lima City)30.228.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)88.969.2
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lima City)46.339.6
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)8557.1
 27.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lima City)38.723.6
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)6559.1
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lima City)30.627.2
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)6535.3
 29.7%
   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 South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)59.150
 9.1%
   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 South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)78.369.6
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Lima City)41.940
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)62.556.3
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lima City)3413
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8)56.556.5
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lima City)30.732.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students161186
 15.5%
African American5969
 16.9%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1019
 90%
Pacific Islander00
White6665
 1.5%
Two or More Races2533
 32%


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Students who attend Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lima North Middle School
Middle : Lima West Middle School
High : Lima Senior High School

Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks 580th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8.

Students at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 are 37% African American, 35% White, 18% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.


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