The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 75% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Central Intermediate School
Central Intermediate School serves students in grades five and six in Wadsworth, a suburban community in Medina County between Akron and Cleveland. The school sits on the east side of the city as part of the district's campus, away from the historic downtown core.
The school's academic results across state assessments are solid. In English language arts, proficiency stands above the midpoint among Medina County districts. Math proficiency is somewhat lower but still respectable for an intermediate school. Science proficiency is the strongest area. State testing in social studies is no longer given at this grade level in Ohio, so recent comparison data is unavailable.
The enrollment is evenly split between fifth and sixth graders, with a substantial minority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. The student body is predominantly white, with small populations of Hispanic, multiracial, and Asian students. Data on students receiving special education services or English language support was not available.
A major transition is underway for this school's community. Wadsworth opened a brand-new Wadsworth Intermediate School for the 2025-26 school year to replace Central Intermediate. The new building represents a generational facilities upgrade, with modern academic wings, collaborative learning spaces, and significantly improved infrastructure compared to the older, multi-story Central building. This transition directly affects families with upper-elementary students moving forward.
The broader district context matters for parents considering Wadsworth. In May 2025, voters defeated an earned income tax levy that district officials said was needed to address budget pressures. The failure has triggered significant fiscal consequences: officials warned of substantial additional budget reductions, likely including elimination of busing for high school students and elementary families living within a certain distance of school, further staffing cuts, and increased pay-to-participate fees. The district's credit outlook was also revised to negative by Standard and Poor's following the levy defeat, signaling ongoing financial strain. A parent weighing a move to Wadsworth should understand these fiscal headwinds and their potential effect on school services and activities.
The Wadsworth housing market is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks, and the community has seen steady suburban growth anchored by strong schools and small-town character. The city's downtown is walkable with a historic district and ongoing infrastructure investment, though the schools sit geographically apart on the east side where newer subdivisions have concentrated recent growth.
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