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6.9 avg / 10

Cardinal Local School District

School District · Middlefield, Ohio

Students: 757
Teachers (FTE): 58

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,411

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

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Evaluating Cardinal Local?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cardinal Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

A J Jordak Elementary School

8.9/10

Middlefield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Cardinal Middle School

6.1/10

Middlefield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Cardinal High School

5.8/10

Middlefield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#301 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,411

+$4,754 vs Ohio median

District size

757 students

Smaller than Ohio median

The short answer

Cardinal Local ranks #301 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Cardinal Local's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are A J Jordak Elementary School (8.9/10), Cardinal Middle School (6.1/10), and Cardinal High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Cardinal Local

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 A J Jordak Elementary School 8.9 / 10
2 Cardinal Middle School 6.1 / 10
3 Cardinal High School 5.8 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cardinal Local

Cardinal Local is a Middlefield, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 757 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $19,411 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Cardinal Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is A J Jordak Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Cardinal Local students show an average math proficiency of 64.9% and ELA proficiency of 71.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cardinal Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 64.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 71.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cardinal Local with test data.

Schools in Cardinal Local

3 schools

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Middlefield
Total Enrollment
757
Teachers (FTE)
58
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cardinal Local?

Cardinal Local has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cardinal Local?

The average composite rating for Cardinal Local is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cardinal Local?

Cardinal Local spends $19,411 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cardinal Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cardinal Local is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cardinal Local?

A J Jordak Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cardinal Local with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Cardinal Local?

Across schools in Cardinal Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cardinal Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Cardinal Local has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
64.9%
ELA Proficiency
71.8%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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