Serving 330 students in grades 7-8, Lima West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Lima West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lima West Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lima West Middle School is ranked #2770 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lima West Middle School often compared to?
Lima West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lima West Middle School?
330 students attend Lima West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lima West Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lima West Middle School?
Lima West Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lima West Middle School offer ?
Lima West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lima West Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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