Cardington Intermediate 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 was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (19-20)
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
6%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)95%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Cardington Intermediate School?
178 students attend Cardington Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cardington Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Cardington Intermediate School offer ?
Cardington Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Cardington Intermediate School part of?
Cardington Intermediate School is part of Cardington-Lincoln Local School District.
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