Top Rankings
Middletown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,317 students in Middletown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Middletown School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
4,317 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Middletown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
204 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
677 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
29%
# Black Students
937 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
1,991 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
46%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
475 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
130
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
307
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
300
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
329
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
365
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
322
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
310
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
327
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,363 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,030 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$160 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,363
$25,998
Spending / Student
$37,030
$25,071
Best Middletown School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moody School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Country Club Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2561
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2561
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Snow School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Wadsworth St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2579
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2579
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Middletown High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Macdonough School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Spring St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-8553
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-8553
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wesley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Farm Hill School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 Ridge Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-1225
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-1225
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lawrence School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Kaplan Dr.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2158
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2158
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Beman Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wilderman's Way
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-8594
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-8594
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #99.
Spencer School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Westfield St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0711
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0711
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #1010.
Bielefield School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70 Maynard St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-4124
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-4124
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Middletown School District?
Middletown School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,317 students.
What is the rank of Middletown School District?
Middletown School District is ranked #150 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown School District?
46% of Middletown School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middletown School District?
Middletown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Middletown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,030 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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