Lima West Middle School

352 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lima West Middle School, located at 503 N. Cable Rd. in Lima, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Lima City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school environment at Lima West emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and academic achievement. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and staff work to create a supportive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its learners. As part of the Lima community, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and providing resources that help students navigate the challenges of middle school while building a strong foundation for their long-term educational journey.

352

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lima West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	20
Black	122
Two or More	68

White
142 (40.3 %)
Black
122 (34.7 %)
Two or More
68 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lima City
Phone:	(419)996-3150
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 183