Top Rankings
Middletown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,978 students in Middletown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Middletown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
5,978 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Middletown City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#677 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
19%
17%
% White
49%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,345 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,645
$17,287
Spending / Student
$16,345
$17,235
Best Middletown City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4704 Miller Road
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4559
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4559
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Sophie Ave
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4537
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4537
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Burbank Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4549
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4549
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Wildwood Rd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4564
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4564
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Amanda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Oxford State Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4542
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4542
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Creekview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Timber Trail Dr
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4544
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4544
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Middletown High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Breiel Blvd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4500
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Middletown Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 N Breiel Blvd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4528
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4528
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Highview 6th Grade Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 S Highview Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4566
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4566
Gr: 6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 S Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4552
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4552
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Middletown City School District?
Middletown City School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,978 students.
What is the rank of Middletown City School District?
Middletown City School District is ranked #696 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio 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 City School District?
49% of Middletown City School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middletown City School District?
Middletown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Middletown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,345 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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