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Lima City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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OAT Results
OAT Results By Subgroup
OGT Results
OGT Results By Subgroup
Performance Index
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

515 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
Allen County
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PH: (419) 996-3400
FAX: (419) 996-3401

Grades K-12
4600 students
12 schools

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OAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2011)

67% (2010)

63% (2009)

74% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Math

73% (2011)

72% (2010)

71% (2009)

74% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2011)

69% (2010)

71% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

65% (2011)

62% (2010)

72% (2009)

66% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

47% (2011)

54% (2010)

46% (2009)

45% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Science

36% (2011)

42% (2010)

46% (2009)

33% (2008)

37% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Math

37% (2011)

43% (2010)

33% (2009)

34% (2008)

27% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

73% (2011)

70% (2010)

62% (2009)

54% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Math

59% (2011)

59% (2010)

51% (2009)

51% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

56% (2011)

58% (2010)

52% (2009)

59% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math

50% (2011)

43% (2010)

45% (2009)

39% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

65% (2011)

53% (2010)

49% (2009)

57% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Science

31% (2011)

28% (2010)

36% (2009)

37% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Math

42% (2011)

39% (2010)

40% (2009)

44% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

OAT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	57%
Black, non-Hispanic	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	20%
Non-disabled	69%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	74%
Black, non-Hispanic	68%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Disabled	36%
Non-disabled	80%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	66%
Black, non-Hispanic	56%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	38%
Non-disabled	75%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	63%
Black, non-Hispanic	51%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	67%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Disabled	41%
Non-disabled	69%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	51%
Male	44%
Black, non-Hispanic	43%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Disabled	15%
Non-disabled	55%
Gifted	91%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	33%
Male	39%
Black, non-Hispanic	24%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	29%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Disabled	19%
Non-disabled	40%
Gifted	91%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	42%
Male	32%
Black, non-Hispanic	27%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	37%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Disabled	12%
Non-disabled	43%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	69%
Black, non-Hispanic	65%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	36%
Non-disabled	80%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	64%
Male	54%
Black, non-Hispanic	49%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Disabled	21%
Non-disabled	66%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	68%
Male	44%
Black, non-Hispanic	42%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Disabled	12%
Non-disabled	66%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	50%
Black, non-Hispanic	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Disabled	14%
Non-disabled	59%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
Black, non-Hispanic	56%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Multiracial	69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Disabled	17%
Non-disabled	80%
Gifted	>95%

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	28%
Male	34%
Black, non-Hispanic	21%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	30%
Multiracial	24%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Disabled	17%
Non-disabled	36%
Gifted	82%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	39%
Male	45%
Black, non-Hispanic	30%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Disabled	10%
Non-disabled	53%
Gifted	94%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

OGT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

76% (2011)

66% (2010)

74% (2009)

67% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

Social Studies

62% (2011)

63% (2010)

69% (2009)

58% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

Science

51% (2011)

52% (2010)

62% (2009)

47% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Writing

75% (2011)

78% (2010)

85% (2009)

68% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

58% (2011)

66% (2010)

64% (2009)

54% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

OGT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black, non-Hispanic	68%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Disabled	30%
Non-disabled	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	62%
Black, non-Hispanic	53%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Disabled	19%
Non-disabled	75%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black, non-Hispanic	42%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	70%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Disabled	15%
Non-disabled	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	85%
Male	67%
Black, non-Hispanic	71%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	82%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Disabled	22%
Non-disabled	91%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	58%
Black, non-Hispanic	50%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Disabled	11%
Non-disabled	72%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Performance Index

81 (2011)

81 (2010)

81 (2009)

78 (2008)

79 (2007)

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Performance Index

Ohio uses the Performance Index (PI) to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
The PI scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student.
The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Information about this data

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Fully certified¹	98%	98%
Temporary teaching certificate¹	0%	n/a

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Information about this data

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Bachelor's degree or higher¹	99%	99%
Master's degree or higher¹	57%	59%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	15	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	44%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	40%	16%
Hispanic	1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	13%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged students¹	76%	36%
Students with disabilities¹	20%	14%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Information about this data

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate¹	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,571	$9,288

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	59%
Support services	13%	11%
Administration	13%	13%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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