Best Schools in Lima Center, MI
Lima Center, MI has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,360 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Lima Center greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lima Center, MI
The top high schools in Lima Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
2. Dexter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
3. Manchester Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 376 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lima Center, MI
The top middle schools in Lima Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
2. Mill Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 505 Students
3. Creekside Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lima Center, MI
The top elementary schools in Lima Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wylie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 454 Students
2. South Meadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
3. Riverside Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 188 Students
4. Dexter Early Elementary Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 760 Students
5. North Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 477 Students
6. Luther C Klager Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lima Center, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lima Center, MI has a total population of 546 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lima Center, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lima Center, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lima Center, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lima Center, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lima Center, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lima Center, MI
How many schools are in Lima Center, MI?
Lima Center, MI has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,360 students in total.
How do schools in Lima Center perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lima Center score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Lima Center greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lima Center?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Lima Center, MI
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations