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Middletown High School

120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
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Top 20%
Tel: (302) 376-4141
www.middletownhs.org
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Middletown High School serves 1,701 students in grades 9-12.
Middletown High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30% in DE)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middletown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Middletown High School's student population of 1,701 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,701 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Middletown High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Middletown High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
34%
30%
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White
51%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
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Graduation Rate
95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Appoquinimink School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middletown High School's ranking?
What schools are Middletown High School often compared to?

Middletown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Appoquinimink High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Middletown High School?

The graduation rate of Middletown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.

How many students attend Middletown High School?

1,701 students attend Middletown High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Middletown High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown High School?

Middletown High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.

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 Appoquinimink School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools / Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
Schools / Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Seniors
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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