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Malabar Intermediate School

Elementary School · Mansfield City

205 W Cook Rd, Mansfield, OH 44907

Enrollment

732

Student-Teacher

15.9:1

Score

5.4

Grades

3rd – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,393 of 3,441

In Mansfield

#13 of 20

public schools

In district

#4 of 8

Mansfield City

School environment

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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5.4/10

Elementary School in Mansfield · grades 3rd – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Malabar Intermediate School

Malabar Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Mansfield, OH, part of Mansfield City. Malabar Intermediate School serves approximately 732 students, and covers grades 3rd-6th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Malabar Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,393 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Malabar Intermediate School show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

47% of students at Malabar Intermediate School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,993
Chronic Absenteeism47%

Malabar Intermediate School — Students at Malabar Intermediate School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 47.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
33.9%
ELA
35.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.

How Malabar Intermediate School Compares

See how Malabar Intermediate School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
31th percentile in OH
Academic
4.6/10
Below Average
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
7.4/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
46 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
47.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

205 W Cook Rd, Mansfield, OH 44907

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Malabar Intermediate School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mansfield Spanish Immersion School (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DISCOVERY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, The Richland School of Academic Arts (rated 8.0/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mansfield, see our Mansfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
-- MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL- Mansfield 0.7 mi 6.6
Woodland Elementary School Mansfield 1.1 mi 4.7
Tyger Digital Academy Mansfield 1.7 mi 4.9
ST PETERS SCHOOL Mansfield 1.8 mi 8.2
ST PETER'S ELEMENTARY Mansfield 1.8 mi 7.6
MANSFIELD SDA SCHOOL Mansfield 1.5 mi
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School Mansfield 1.9 mi 9.0
DISCOVERY SCHOOL Mansfield 1.8 mi 8.2
Madison South Elementary School Mansfield 1.9 mi 5.8
Mansfield Senior High School Mansfield 2.5 mi 4.8
Mansfield Middle School Mansfield 2.5 mi 5.8
LORINE'S LITTLE LEARNERS CHILDCARE LRN CENTER Mansfield 2.9 mi
GOAL Digital Academy Mansfield 2.8 mi 3.9
Cypress High School Mansfield 3.2 mi 5.2
Buckeye Community School Ontario 3.2 mi 3.7
The Richland School of Academic Arts Mansfield 3.3 mi 8.0
Foundation Academy Mansfield 3.9 mi 4.8
Madison Early Childhood Learning Center Mansfield 3.7 mi 5.5
TEMPLE-CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mansfield 4.2 mi 8.0
Springmill STEM Elementary Mansfield 4.7 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44907 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$44,033

Median Home Value

$130,400

Median Rent

$788/mo

Population

15,157

College Educated

18.6%

Homeownership

52.7%

Avg Commute

24.1 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Median Age

42.8

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GESU SCHOOL University Heights, OH 5.4
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Marr/Cook Elementary School Goshen, OH 5.4
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Lancaster, OH 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Malabar Intermediate School

What grades does Malabar Intermediate School serve?

Malabar Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Malabar Intermediate School?

Malabar Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Malabar Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Malabar Intermediate School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Malabar Intermediate School rank in OH?

Malabar Intermediate School ranks #2,393 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Malabar Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Malabar Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Malabar Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Malabar Intermediate School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Malabar Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Malabar Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Malabar Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Malabar Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
732
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.0%

District

Mansfield City
District Enrollment
3,183
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,993
District Rank
#4 of 8

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