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Public elementary school · Cardinal Local · Middlefield, Ohio

A J Jordak Elementary School

A J Jordak Elementary School rates 6.0, right at the middle of Cardinal Local's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.0this school

6.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Cardinal Local median is 6.0.

#2,009 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Cardinal Local: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A Cardinal Local elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,009 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 2 of 3 in Cardinal Local.

A J Jordak Elementary School is listed in Cardinal Local, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math64%3 points above the Ohio average of 61%Grades 3–6 · 2026 OST
Reading65%2 points above the Ohio average of 63%Grades 3–6 · 2026 OST
Proficiency has held near 65% across the 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 52 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.5
50% of the rating
Academics
6.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
A J Jordak Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$75,681
Median home value
$213,600
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
12.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
55
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
65
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. A J Jordak Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.0
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than A J Jordak Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does A J Jordak Elementary School serve?

A J Jordak Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend A J Jordak Elementary School?

A J Jordak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Jordak Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at A J Jordak Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A J Jordak Elementary School rank in OH?

A J Jordak Elementary School ranks #2,009 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is A J Jordak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

A J Jordak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A J Jordak Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A J Jordak Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is A J Jordak Elementary School a charter school?

No, A J Jordak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A J Jordak Elementary School a Title I school?

No, A J Jordak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A J Jordak Elementary School?

45.9% of students at A J Jordak Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
266
Student-teacher ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Geauga County
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$19,411
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 44062)
16,335
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
26.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.