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Middletown High School
200 Schoolhouse Dr, Middletown, MD, 21769-7958 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Middletown High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Frederick County, MD
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1279 students
% Male / % Female 50%  /  50%
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 346 students
Grade 10 - 334 students
Grade 11 - 301 students
Grade 12 - 298 students
This School ( MD ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:18 1:16
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( MD ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 1% 5%
% Hispanic 2% 8%
% Black 2% 40%
% White 95% 46%
Additional Student Information
This School ( MD ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 3% 23%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 1% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( MD ) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Frederick County Public s School District
This School's Agency ( MD ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 62 27
Number of Students Managed 39,814 students 16,524 students
District Total Revenue $416,852,000 $159,214,000
District Expenditure $402,339,000 $153,923,000
District Revenue / Student $10,470 $9,539
District Expenditure / Student $10,105 $9,315
District Graduation Rates 92% 86%
School Notes:
  • Middletown High School is located in Middletown, Maryland, in the scenic foothills of the Middletown Valley, just outside of Frederick, Maryland. First established in 1888, the school opened in its current building in April 1974. The school's colors are orange and black, and athletic teams are known as the “Knights.”
  • Student Activities: MHS offers myriad opportunities for students in the areas of sports (42 teams in 25 sports), visual and performing arts, academic societies, agriculture and club organizations. The school's yearbook, Chestnut Burr, was selected by Jostens Publishing Company as a national model and the newspaper, RT Magazine, has garnered several awards, including best newspaper in Frederick County for the past 6 straight years, and 7 of the previous 8. The Middletown High School "Marching Knights" band has been a growing competitive force ever since director Matthew Shearer took over in 2002. They were the USSBA Group 2A champions in 2005 with their show "Rhapsody in Blue". In 2005, the band participated in the Gator Bowl music festival where they placed third in the field show contest and parade contest, and junior drum major Kristin Schellinger won the "Best Drum Major" award in the field show contest. The 2006 season with "Las Vegas" was the most record breaking season yet. They scored above 90 for the first time in school history and set record scores for percussion and guard. The 06-07 yearbook will be in full color for the first time in the school's history.
  • Academic Programs: In 2003 MHS implemented the county's first APEX (Advanced Placement Experience) program for a select group of Freshmen. Students in the program commit to taking a minimum of six AP courses in high school, beginning in the sophomore year. Because of the school's emphasis on AP courses the number of students taking AP exams in the past two years has nearly doubled. MHS was also the county's first high school to establish a Freshman Academy to maximize student achievement during the often-difficult transition from Middle to High School. The school's Advisement Program allows students to meet in small groups quarterly with a staff member to discuss current issues of concern, implement service projects, and foster a greater sense of collaboration and caring among staff and students. There has been talk, and rumour that the Advisement Program will be terminated in the coming School year of 2006-2007.
  • Special Honors: 1998 United States Department of Education "National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence".
  • Maryland Department of Education Commendation for Maryland School Assessment Performance, 2004.
  • Rated number 410 out of 1036 of the "Best Public High Schools in the Country" by Newsweek.
  • In 2005 received a $10,000 technology grant from Intel Corporation, awarded for internal teamwork.
  • Famous Alumni: Charlie “King Kong” Keller, All-Star Major League Baseball player, 1939-1952.
  • Hal Keller, Vice President of Baseball Operations/General Manager, Seattle Mariners, 1984-1985.
  • Brandt Huseman, musican, The Greenberry Woods, Splitsville, The Pale Stars.
  • Matt Huseman, musican, The Greenberry Woods, Splitsville.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (21769)
School Zip (21769) (MD) State Average
Population (Approximate) 9,592 people 5,071,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 43% 32%
Population Average Age 39 years old 36.0 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $71,056 $52,064
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.5 rooms 6.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 32 years old 42 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 86% / 14% 65% / 35%
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