Serving 882 students in grades 5-6, Ford Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)56%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)61%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
7%
17%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Ford Intermediate School?
882 students attend Ford Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ford Intermediate School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Intermediate School?
Ford Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ford Intermediate School offer ?
Ford Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Ford Intermediate School part of?
Ford Intermediate School is part of Berea City School District.
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