Serving 219 students in grades 5-8, Cardinal Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cardinal Middle School's student population of 219 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cardinal Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1614 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Middle School's ranking?
Cardinal Middle School is ranked #1614 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Middle School?
219 students attend Cardinal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cardinal Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Middle School?
Cardinal Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cardinal Middle School offer ?
Cardinal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cardinal Middle School part of?
Cardinal Middle School is part of Cardinal Local School District.
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