- Bluffton Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (78 vs. 36).
- Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than Bluffton Middle School (46 vs. 39).
- Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Bluffton Middle School (9 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than Bluffton Middle School (46 vs. 39).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bluffton Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (78 vs. 36).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Bluffton Middle School (9 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bluffton Middle School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (0.75 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Bluffton Middle School
1 metric was reported by Bluffton Middle School. Comparable data for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
353.3:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
$19,320.57
Bluffton Middle School
$10,838.87
Local revenue share
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
18.4%
Bluffton Middle School
45.7%
State revenue share
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
59.2%
Bluffton Middle School
47%
Federal revenue share
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
22.4%
Bluffton Middle School
7.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
44.2%
Bluffton Middle School
8.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Allen County
$62,001
Allen County
$62,001
Poverty rate
Allen County
13.1%
Allen County
13.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allen County
19.9%
Allen County
19.9%
Unemployment rate
Allen County
4.4%
Allen County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.