Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Summary:

Cardington-Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school serving 289 students in grades 5-8 in Cardington, Ohio, which is part of the Mount Gilead Exempted Village school district. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with strengths in some areas but challenges in others compared to state and regional averages.

Cardington-Lincoln Middle School's academic performance on state tests has been variable, with the school performing above the state average in 8th grade science proficiency (70%) but below the state average in 5th grade math proficiency (50.9%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 31.8% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like John C Dempsey Middle School, Centerburg Middle School, and Pleasant Middle School.

One area of strength for Cardington-Lincoln Middle School is its 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, significantly outperforming the state and local district averages. However, the school's per-student spending of $7,887 in 2018-2019 is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance. Overall, Cardington-Lincoln Middle School has unique strengths and challenges that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address areas of concern and build on its academic strengths.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 349 Chesterville Ave
       Cardington, OH  43315-9217


(419) 864-2691

District: Cardington-Lincoln Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
505th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Cardington-Lincoln Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cardington-Lincoln High School

Feeder schools for Cardington-Lincoln Middle School:

Elementary:    Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Cardington-Lincoln Middle School ranks better than 51.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Cardington-Lincoln Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardington-Lincoln Middle School 505th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Cardington-Lincoln Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cardington-Lincoln Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardington-Lincoln Local 500th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.35 291st 400 27.3%
2005 43.09 472nd 692 31.8%
2006 48.81 488th 732 33.3%
2007 57.01 462nd 837 44.8%
2008 36.09 642nd 835 23.1%
2009 35.97 649th 858 24.4%
2010 53.33 571st 895 36.2%
2011 52.29 602nd 925 34.9%
2012 56.29 586th 989 40.7%
2013 50.43 654th 1001 34.7%
2014 63.32 489th 1008 51.5%
2015 24.39 792nd 1035 23.5%
2016 61.49 465th 1050 55.7%
2017 62.81 454th 1038 56.3%
2018 56.10 517th 1010 48.8%
2019 46.43 638th 1050 39.2%
2021 62.89 424th 1037 59.1%
2022 68.92 333rd 1017 67.3%
2023 71.28 305th 1048 70.9%
2024 57.46 505th 1046 51.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.82 299th 563 46.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.36 401st 924 56.6%
2019 38.68 647th 945 31.5%
2021 72.83 204th 923 77.9%
2022 74.81 168th 947 82.3%
2023 72.23 218th 974 77.6%
2024 52.08 492nd 989 50.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.23 478th 897 46.7%
2019 45.33 593rd 917 35.3%
2021 63.23 361st 910 60.3%
2022 74.06 231st 925 75.0%
2023 68.76 302nd 943 68.0%
2024 51.94 506th 942 46.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.20 556th 658 15.5%
2021 65.16 124th 576 78.5%
2022 42.62 294th 565 48.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.68 521st 916 43.1%
2019 42.87 606th 933 35.0%
2021 53.32 460th 924 50.2%
2022 57.41 412th 946 56.4%
2023 68.57 300th 963 68.8%
2024 55.54 465th 958 51.5%
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Rank History for White students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.12 505th 781 35.3%
2019 26.54 654th 796 17.8%
2021 47.03 446th 781 42.9%
2022 55.61 373rd 809 53.9%
2023 61.67 322nd 805 60.0%
2024 40.72 506th 795 36.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 251 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 251 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 257 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 258 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 289 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 287 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 291 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 311 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 311 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2005 302 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 191 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 206
2008 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 207
2009 190 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 192
2010 182 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 184
2011 176 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 182
2012 164 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 168
2013 171 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 178
2014 172 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 178
2015 167 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 173
2016 160 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 169
2017 165 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 173
2018 152 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 159
2019 157 0 1 3 0 0 9 0 170
2020 167 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 179
2021 308 2 0 6 1 0 9 0 326
2022 281 2 0 6 1 0 6 0 296
2023 276 2 0 4 1 0 6 0 289

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 255 0.0 0.0 0
1996 255 0.0 0.0 0
1997 258 3.0 86.0 0
1998 259 12.5 20.7 0
1999 291 14.0 20.8 0
2000 289 16.0 18.1 n/a
2001 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
2002 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
2003 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
2004 311 20.5 15.2 n/a
2005 304 21.4 14.2 0
2006 193 15.4 12.5 0
2007 206 16.1 12.8 0
2008 207 13.0 15.9 n/a
2009 192 13.5 14.2 0
2010 184 12.0 15.3 38.3
2011 182 12.4 14.6 0
2012 168 12.8 13.0 0
2013 178 13.5 13.1 0
2014 178 11.1 15.9 0
2015 173 n/a n/a 0
2016 169 13.0 13.0 0
2017 173 8.5 20.1 n/a
2018 159 8.5 18.5 n/a
2019 170 8.0 21.0 n/a
2020 179 9.2 19.4 n/a
2021 326 7.7 42.2 n/a
2022 296 8.5 34.5 n/a
2023 289 16.7 17.2 n/a

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 Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 255 0.0 0.0 0
1996 255 0.0 0.0 0
1997 258 3.0 86.0 0
1998 259 12.5 20.7 0
1999 291 14.0 20.8 0
2000 289 16.0 18.1 n/a
2001 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
2002 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
2003 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
2004 311 20.5 15.2 n/a
2005 304 21.4 14.2 0
2006 193 15.4 12.5 0
2007 206 16.1 12.8 0
2008 207 13.0 15.9 n/a
2009 192 13.5 14.2 0
2010 184 12.0 15.3 38.3
2011 182 12.4 14.6 0
2012 168 12.8 13.0 0
2013 178 13.5 13.1 0
2014 178 11.1 15.9 0
2015 173 n/a n/a 0
2016 169 13.0 13.0 0
2017 173 8.5 20.1 n/a
2018 159 8.5 18.5 n/a
2019 170 8.0 21.0 n/a
2020 179 9.2 19.4 n/a
2021 326 7.7 42.2 n/a
2022 296 8.5 34.5 n/a
2023 289 16.7 17.2 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,887
2022 $10,367
2023 $11,579

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 638th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 305th of 1048 Middle schools
 31.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Middle School)53.162.5
 9.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Local)55.862.5
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Middle School)52.970
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Local)52.970
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Cardington-Lincoln Middle School)7586
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Cardington-Lincoln Local)7586
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Middle School)43.980.5
 36.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Local)43.978.6
 34.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Middle School)48.875.4
 26.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Local)48.874.1
 25.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Cardington-Lincoln Middle School)81.5100
 18.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cardington-Lincoln Local)52.752.1
 0.6%
   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 Students170289
 70%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White157276
 75.8%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

Students at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Cardington-Lincoln Middle School usually go on to attend Cardington-Lincoln High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Cardington-Lincoln Middle School.

Cardington-Lincoln Middle School ranks 505th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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