Top Rankings
Cardinal Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 732 students in Cardinal Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Cardinal Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
732 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cardinal Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,579 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,317 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,579
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,317
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cardinal Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16175 Almeda Dr
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16175 Almeda Dr.
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14785 Thompson Ave
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cardinal Local School District?
Cardinal Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 732 students.
What is the rank of Cardinal Local School District?
Cardinal Local School District is ranked #379 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cardinal Local School District?
92% of Cardinal Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cardinal Local School District?
Cardinal Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Cardinal Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,317 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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