Shawnee Middle School

712 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Shawnee Middle School, located at 3235 Zurmehly Rd in Lima, Ohio, serves as a key academic institution within the Shawnee Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment for students in the middle grades. With a focus on both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Shawnee Middle School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by promoting character education, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement. The staff works closely with families to maintain a positive school culture, ensuring that students feel connected and encouraged to reach their full potential. As a staple of the Lima community, the school remains committed to upholding the standards of the district and supporting the academic and social success of its diverse student body.

712

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	28
Black	36
Asian	16
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	3

White
576 (80.9%)
Two or More
53 (7.4%)
Black
36 (5.1%)
Hispanic
28 (3.9%)
Asian
16 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Shawnee Local
Phone:	(419)998-8057
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 5 192

Grade 6 164

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 188