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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 756 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
756 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cardinal Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 916 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,167 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,056 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,167
$17,295
Spending / Student
$21,056
$17,243
Best Cardinal Local School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A J Jordak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16000 E High St # 188
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: K-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Cardinal 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: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
15982 E High St
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cardinal Local School District?
Cardinal Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 756 students.
What is the rank of Cardinal Local School District?
Cardinal Local School District is ranked #379 out of 916 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cardinal Local School District?
94% of Cardinal Local School District students are White, 4% 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 Local School District?
Cardinal Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower 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 $21,056 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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