Cardinal Middle School

Summary:

Cardinal Middle School is a public middle school located in Middlefield, Ohio, serving around 230 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Cardinal Local District, which is ranked 449 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Cardinal Middle School generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Science, it lags behind in Mathematics, particularly in the higher grades. For example, in 8th grade Math, only 52.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46.3%. The school has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.1% in 2019-2020 to 26.0% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Windham Junior High School and Kenston Middle School.

Additionally, Cardinal Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school ranks highly for special education students, it struggles with lower rankings for white students and gifted/talented students compared to other Ohio middle schools. Addressing these areas of concern, such as improving Mathematics proficiency and reducing chronic absenteeism, could help the school better serve its student population and improve its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 16175 Almeda Dr.
       Middlefield, OH  44062


(440) 632-0261

District: Cardinal Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
553rd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,629 Help


Students who attend Cardinal Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cardinal High School

Feeder schools for Cardinal Middle School:

Elementary:    A J Jordak Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
2.8%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cardinal Middle School ranks worse than 52.9% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (2.8%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cardinal Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cardinal Middle School is $14,629.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cardinal Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardinal Middle School 553rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Cardinal Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cardinal Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardinal Local 449th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cardinal Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.41 274th 400 31.5%
2005 61.22 306th 692 55.8%
2006 70.71 231st 732 68.4%
2007 77.60 161st 837 80.8%
2008 69.96 285th 835 65.9%
2009 75.46 211th 858 75.4%
2010 73.14 259th 895 71.1%
2011 72.72 278th 925 69.9%
2012 70.14 353rd 989 64.3%
2013 67.49 431st 1001 56.9%
2014 60.60 538th 1008 46.6%
2015 44.06 652nd 1035 37.0%
2016 54.51 553rd 1050 47.3%
2017 46.65 624th 1038 39.9%
2018 45.52 622nd 1010 38.4%
2019 47.59 632nd 1050 39.8%
2021 58.23 485th 1037 53.2%
2022 49.09 563rd 1017 44.6%
2023 64.61 405th 1048 61.4%
2024 52.36 553rd 1046 47.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.34 224th 563 60.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.10 486th 924 47.4%
2019 56.42 459th 945 51.4%
2021 49.51 489th 923 47.0%
2022 43.98 561st 947 40.8%
2023 57.34 431st 974 55.7%
2024 41.09 619th 989 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.83 598th 897 33.3%
2019 45.43 591st 917 35.6%
2021 50.55 503rd 910 44.7%
2022 48.83 521st 925 43.7%
2023 61.79 394th 943 58.2%
2024 56.42 452nd 942 52.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.74 323rd 643 49.8%
2019 42.57 364th 658 44.7%
2021 78.84 52nd 576 91.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.30 438th 521 15.9%
2024 55.57 112th 196 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.30 582nd 916 36.5%
2019 45.83 584th 933 37.4%
2021 56.72 425th 924 54.0%
2022 37.38 615th 946 35.0%
2023 59.64 413th 963 57.1%
2024 37.50 625th 958 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cardinal Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.88 637th 781 18.4%
2019 29.84 631st 796 20.7%
2021 42.88 485th 781 37.9%
2022 31.53 597th 809 26.2%
2023 48.86 447th 805 44.5%
2024 30.33 607th 795 23.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cardinal Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1989 209 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 220 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1991 213 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1992 209 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1993 216 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 238 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 234 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1996 234 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1997 235 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 236 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1999 211 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2000 221 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2001 229 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 289 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 295
2003 289 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 295
2004 306 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 314
2005 314 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 322
2006 295 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 6 306
2007 290 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 6 302
2008 315 3 2 2 2 n/a n/a 8 332
2009 313 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 8 324
2010 312 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 5 320
2011 298 0 2 2 0 0 4 0 306
2012 267 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 273
2013 259 0 1 1 0 1 6 0 268
2014 252 0 0 2 0 1 9 0 264
2015 340 2 1 5 0 1 8 0 357
2016 320 1 3 5 0 0 6 0 335
2017 306 1 2 2 0 0 7 0 318
2018 302 3 5 0 0 0 6 0 316
2019 264 2 2 0 0 0 5 0 273
2020 239 1 0 2 0 0 8 0 250
2021 212 1 0 1 0 0 8 0 222
2022 208 2 0 3 0 0 6 0 219
2023 221 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 230
2024 241 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cardinal Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 13.0 16.6 0
1989 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
1990 223 13.5 16.5 n/a
1991 215 13.5 15.9 n/a
1992 210 14.0 15.0 n/a
1993 220 13.0 16.9 0
1994 242 13.0 18.6 0
1995 236 13.0 18.2 0
1996 236 13.0 18.2 0
1997 238 15.0 15.9 0
1998 241 14.0 17.2 0
1999 215 14.0 15.4 0
2000 224 13.5 16.6 n/a
2001 231 14.5 15.9 n/a
2002 295 19.0 15.5 18.9
2003 295 19.0 15.5 18.9
2004 314 19.0 16.5 21.4
2005 322 20.4 15.8 18.4
2006 306 20.0 15.3 24.7
2007 302 22.0 13.7 27.7
2008 332 20.5 16.2 n/a
2009 324 21.0 15.4 34.8
2010 320 21.1 15.1 31.4
2011 306 20.1 15.1 41.5
2012 273 23.0 11.8 43.6
2013 268 21.0 12.7 43.7
2014 264 18.5 14.2 44.7
2015 357 n/a n/a 44
2016 335 25.0 13.4 44.5
2017 318 22.2 14.2 42.8
2018 316 20.7 15.2 41.1
2019 273 20.7 13.1 39.2
2020 250 19.0 13.1 42.8
2021 222 17.0 13.0 n/a
2022 219 16.0 13.6 n/a
2023 230 17.0 13.5 34.8
2024 249 17.8 13.9 36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cardinal Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 13.0 16.6 0
1989 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
1990 223 13.5 16.5 n/a
1991 215 13.5 15.9 n/a
1992 210 14.0 15.0 n/a
1993 220 13.0 16.9 0
1994 242 13.0 18.6 0
1995 236 13.0 18.2 0
1996 236 13.0 18.2 0
1997 238 15.0 15.9 0
1998 241 14.0 17.2 0
1999 215 14.0 15.4 0
2000 224 13.5 16.6 n/a
2001 231 14.5 15.9 n/a
2002 295 19.0 15.5 18.9
2003 295 19.0 15.5 18.9
2004 314 19.0 16.5 21.4
2005 322 20.4 15.8 18.4
2006 306 20.0 15.3 24.7
2007 302 22.0 13.7 27.7
2008 332 20.5 16.2 n/a
2009 324 21.0 15.4 34.8
2010 320 21.1 15.1 31.4
2011 306 20.1 15.1 41.5
2012 273 23.0 11.8 43.6
2013 268 21.0 12.7 43.7
2014 264 18.5 14.2 44.7
2015 357 n/a n/a 44
2016 335 25.0 13.4 44.5
2017 318 22.2 14.2 42.8
2018 316 20.7 15.2 41.1
2019 273 20.7 13.1 39.2
2020 250 19.0 13.1 42.8
2021 222 17.0 13.0 n/a
2022 219 16.0 13.6 n/a
2023 230 17.0 13.5 34.8
2024 249 17.8 13.9 36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cardinal Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,494
2022 $14,464
2023 $16,177
2024 $14,629

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cardinal Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 632nd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 405th of 1048 Middle schools
 21.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Cardinal Middle School)55.762.7
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Cardinal Local)54.862.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Middle School)44.352.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Local)43.552.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Middle School)63.968.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Local)62.968.7
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Middle School)54.249.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Local)54.149.1
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Middle School)47.561.4
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Local)46.761.4
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Middle School)59.247.4
 11.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Local)59.750
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Middle School)67.666.7
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Local)67.667.9
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Cardinal Middle School)68.874
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (Cardinal Local)69.271.2
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Middle School)23.448.8
 25.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Local)2546.7
 21.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Middle School)51.970.2
 18.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Local)52.667.3
 14.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Cardinal Middle School)86.7100
 13.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cardinal Local)51.439.4
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273230
 15.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White264221
 16.3%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%34.8%
 4.4%


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Students who attend Cardinal Middle School usually go on to attend Cardinal High School

Cardinal Middle School ranks 553rd of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cardinal Middle School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 249 students attended Cardinal Middle School.


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