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School Comparison

Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
vs.
Elida Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Elida Middle School
  • Elida Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (175 vs. 46).
  • Elida Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (27 vs. 9).
  • Elida Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (18 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 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

Elida Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (175 vs. 46).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Elida Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (46 vs. 36).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Elida Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (27 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Elida Middle School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (1 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Elida Middle School

1 metric was reported by Elida Middle School. Comparable data for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is missing or suppressed.

Students per counselor
553:1

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
Elida Middle School
$13,471.83
Local revenue share
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
18.4%
Elida Middle School
51.3%
State revenue share
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
59.2%
Elida Middle School
34.4%
Federal revenue share
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
22.4%
Elida Middle School
14.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
44.2%
Elida Middle School
27.5%

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.