Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
#114 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#2407 of 50,301 nationally
About Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is a public elementary located in Lima, in the Lima City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 172 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 114th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 172.
There are 20 schools in Lima; Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks 1st of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students · 872 m away
Freedom Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
235 students · 1.0 km away
Unity Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
241 students · 1.2 km away
Lima Senior High School
Lima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,004 students · 1.5 km away
Heir Force Community School
Lima · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
204 students · 1.7 km away
West Central Learning Academy II
Lima · Charter high · Grades 9–12
67 students · 1.9 km away
Independence Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students · 3.1 km away
Heritage Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students · 3.2 km away
Lima North Middle School
Lima · Public middle · Grades 5–6
321 students · 3.4 km away
Lima West Middle School
Lima · Public middle · Grades 7–8
334 students · 4.6 km away
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McKinley STEM Academy
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175 students
Miller Avenue Elementary School
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Woodlawn Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 a good school?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 has a Success Index (US) of 85.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #114 of 1,713 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 rank in Ohio?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks #114 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #2407 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 had 172 students in 2025.
Is Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 a elementary school or a high school?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.