Lima West Middle School
#589 of 646 middle schools in Ohio
#10067 of 15,369 nationally
About Lima West Middle School
Lima West Middle School is a public middle located in Lima, in the Lima City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 334 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 589th of 646 ranked middle schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 334.
There are 20 schools in Lima; Lima West Middle School ranks 17th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
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 West Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lima West Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Heritage Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students · 1.9 km away
Independence Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students · 3.0 km away
West Central Learning Academy II
Lima · Charter high · Grades 9–12
67 students · 3.2 km away
Heir Force Community School
Lima · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
204 students · 3.6 km away
Lima North Middle School
Lima · Public middle · Grades 5–6
321 students · 3.6 km away
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students · 3.7 km away
Lima Senior High School
Lima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,004 students · 4.5 km away
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students · 4.6 km away
Maplewood Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
346 students · 4.9 km away
Freedom Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
235 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Allen East Middle School
Harrod · Public middle · Grades 5–8
334 students
Southeast Junior High School
Diamond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
Norwalk Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 7–8
332 students
Fairland Middle School
Proctorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
River Valley Middle School
Bidwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students
Champion Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lima West Middle School a good school?
Lima West Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 38.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #589 of 646 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 West Middle School rank in Ohio?
Lima West Middle School ranks #589 of 646 middle schools in Ohio and #10067 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lima West Middle School?
Lima West Middle School had 334 students in 2025.
Is Lima West Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Lima West Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lima West Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lima West Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.