C+
Average
64/100

Liberty Arts Magnet K-8

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 338 W Kibby St, Lima, OH 45804
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 27th percentile in Ohio
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
375
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%27/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 64th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (−6 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (+2 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%72%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts53rd percentile (list)
Black42%47%reading +5 pts, math +13 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%70%reading +3 pts, math +23 pts65th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading +8 pts, math +9 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income57%62%reading +10 pts, math +15 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 338 W Kibby St
City Lima
ZIP Code 45804
District 3904422
NCES School ID 390442205281
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45804

Understanding the community around Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,536
Per Capita Income $24,216
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $90,500
Median Rent $781
Owner-Occupied 55.6%
Renter-Occupied 44.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Liberty Arts Magnet K-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.1%
Female 57.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 36.8%
White 32.5%
Two or More Races 22.4%
Hispanic/Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 375
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 has 375 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 serve?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 receive per student?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 receives $19,889 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 in 45804 ▼
Avg Home Value
$80,985
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,000
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
44.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026