West Middle School in Lima, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Middle School is an urban public school in Lima, Ohio that is part of Lima City School District. It serves 331 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

331 Students

28 Teachers

503 N Cable Rd

Lima, OH 45805 View local requests

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West Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

46%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 14, 2026

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