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Lima West Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 377 students

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2 stars

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Posted December 11, 2010

because the teachers and buillying i went thier i left that school cause it was a mean school so don't go thier


Posted November 21, 2010

my friend is getting bullied by kids at west middle school for his past 2 school years.


Posted December 19, 2007

West Middle School engages it students and keeps them involved in their own accountability for learning. Goals are measurable and the students know exactly where they stand at all times with the grades. I love the data binders and the student led parent-teachers conferences. Kudos to the teachers who are just as engaged and interested in their students success. I get an e-mail every week from my son's homeroom teacher keeping me updated at all times. Communication between school and home is outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2006

I can't say enough about the Principal of this school. She knows all the children's names and has fantastic leadership skills. There are many wonderful teachers at the school, who show a genuine love for the children. My only two issues are with is one of the Administrators and a Writing teacher. If those two would be replaced, there would be an incredible improvement!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2004

This school has helpd my daughter a lot with her accidemics. I think the teachers have went above the call of duty. My daughter has ADHD and the teachers work with me and my daugher in making sure she stays on task and does not fall behind. This is greatly appreciated as education is important.
—Submitted by Florence Lyons, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
34%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students28%
Female40%
Male20%
Black, non-Hispanic16%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial40%
White35%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Disabled7%
Non-disabled38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students44%
Female49%
Male41%
Black, non-Hispanic34%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial50%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Disabled18%
Non-disabled57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted92%

Science

All Students37%
Female37%
Male37%
Black, non-Hispanic19%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial30%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Disabled18%
Non-disabled47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanic77%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>95%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled55%
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female90%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanic74%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial92%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled55%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female49%
Male55%
Black, non-Hispanic35%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Disabled11%
Non-disabled64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female62%
Male55%
Black, non-Hispanic51%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Disabled11%
Non-disabled72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
Female39%
Male36%
Black, non-Hispanic30%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Disabled0%
Non-disabled47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
Black, non-Hispanic57%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Disabled20%
Non-disabled86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students35%
Female28%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanic23%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Disabled7%
Non-disabled42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 5BelowBelow
Grade 6AboveMet
Grade 7MetBelow
Grade 8BelowMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
79 (2011)
 
79 (2010)
 
74 (2009)
 
74 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 51% 76%
Black 46% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 73%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 17%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 94%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 70%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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503 North Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
Phone: (419) 996-3150

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