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Cardinal Middle School

16175 Almeda Dr., Middlefield, OH 44062 · (440) 632-0261 · Geauga County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL5 STUDENTS
Enrollment
5
Middle
DISTRICT 244 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
2
Grade 8
3
Student demographics
White
100%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
n/r
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
100%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2022-23 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
66.8%
OH avg 59.3% . +8.6pp since 2021
Math
59.5%
OH avg 53.3% . +6.7pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
5
-311 (-98%) vs 2017
% White
100%
was 96%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cardinal Middle School

Cardinal Middle School is a minimally staffed intermediate school in Middlefield, Ohio, one of the schools within Cardinal Local. The school caters to 5 students in grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Ohio's public schools average about 482 students each, so Cardinal Middle School sits 99% leaner than that benchmark.

Cardinal Local runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 732 students. Cardinal Middle School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Cardinal Middle School lists that nearly all students (100%) are White.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Geauga County) records that median household earnings sit near $107,860, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Geauga County runs 23 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,939 students), of which Cardinal Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is Cardinal Elementary School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cardinal Middle School has shrank 98%, going from 316 students in 2018 to 5 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 96% to 100% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Geauga County at a glance

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Population
95,481
Census ACS
Median income
$107,860
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
9,939 students

Quick facts

School name
Cardinal Middle School
District
Cardinal Local
Address
16175 Almeda Dr., Middlefield, OH 44062
Phone
(440) 632-0261
County
Geauga County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
5
Teachers (FTE)
0
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390471702785
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Cardinal Local
Other schools in Middlefield
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Frequently asked questions

About Cardinal Middle School
How large is Cardinal Middle School?
Cardinal Middle School enrolls approximately 5 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Cardinal Middle School serve?
Cardinal Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Cardinal Middle School have?
Cardinal Middle School employs 0 FTE teachers.
What is the student diversity at Cardinal Middle School?
Student demographics at Cardinal Middle School are roughly 100% White.
Is Cardinal Middle School public or private?
Cardinal Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cardinal Local.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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