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#1944 of 3,441 schools in OH
Cardinal Middle School
Middle School · Cardinal Local · Middlefield, OH
A Cardinal Local middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 879, Middlefield, OH 44062
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cardinal Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,681
Median home value
$213,600
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cardinal Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardinal Middle School is listed in Cardinal Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardinal Middle School
Cardinal Middle School is a public middle school in Middlefield, OH, part of Cardinal Local, serving approximately 249 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,944 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal Middle School
What grades does Cardinal Middle School serve?
Cardinal Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Cardinal Middle School?
Cardinal Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardinal Middle School rank in OH?
Cardinal Middle School ranks #1,944 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cardinal Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cardinal Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardinal Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cardinal Middle School a charter school?
No, Cardinal Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardinal Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cardinal Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cardinal Middle School?
36.5% of students at Cardinal Middle 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Geauga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (440) 632-0261
- Area population (ZIP 44062)
- 16,335
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 26.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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