Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Middletown Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middletown Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Middletown Area High School's student population of 701 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middletown Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middletown Area High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1262 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown Area High School's ranking?
Middletown Area High School is ranked #1262 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Middletown Area High School often compared to?
Middletown Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Dauphin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middletown Area High School?
The graduation rate of Middletown Area High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Middletown Area High School?
701 students attend Middletown Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Middletown Area High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown Area High School?
Middletown Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middletown Area High School offer ?
Middletown Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middletown Area High School part of?
Middletown Area High School is part of Middletown Area SD School District.
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