Middletown High School serves 454 students in grades 9-12.
Middletown High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middletown High School's student population of 454 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
454 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Middletown High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Middletown High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3087 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
29%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
65%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown High School's ranking?
Middletown High School is ranked #3087 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middletown High School?
The graduation rate of Middletown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Middletown High School?
454 students attend Middletown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Middletown High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Middletown High School offer ?
Middletown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Middletown High School part of?
Middletown High School is part of Middletown Unified School District.
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