Is Middletown High School a good school?

Middletown High School ranks 101 st of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middletown High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,220 students attended Middletown High School.

What is the racial makeup of Middletown High School?

Students at Middletown High School are 42% White, 23% African American, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools feed into Middletown High School?

Middletown High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bielefield School Elementary : Farm Hill School Elementary : Lawrence School Elementary : MacDonough School Elementary : Moody School Elementary : Snow School Elementary : Spencer School Elementary : Wesley School Middle : Beman Middle School

Middletown High School

Summary:

Middletown High School is a public high school serving 1,214 students in grades 9-12 in Middletown, Connecticut. The school is part of the Middletown School District, which is ranked 125 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Middletown High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 45.22% White, 24.05% African American, 17.38% Hispanic, and 4.94% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and nearby high-performing schools like Rocky Hill High School and Coginchaug Regional High School. For example, only 44.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%. Additionally, 48.93% of Middletown High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby high-performing schools.

Middletown High School has experienced a gradual decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial composition, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students. The school's consistent low performance, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, suggests that it faces challenges in addressing the needs of its diverse student population and improving overall academic outcomes. Targeted interventions and support systems may be necessary to help Middletown High School bridge the performance gap with nearby high-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 LaRosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457

(860) 704-4500

District: Middletown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,207

Feeder schools for Middletown High School:

Elementary:	Bielefield School
	Farm Hill School
	Lawrence School
	MacDonough School
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	Moody School
	Snow School
	Spencer School
	Wesley School
Middle:	Beman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 1,220

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.7%

African American:

23.0%

Hispanic:

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middletown High School ranks worse than 69.7% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Middletown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Middletown High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), African American (23%), Hispanic (21.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middletown High School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Middletown High School employs 102.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middletown High School is $25,207.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middletown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown High School 101^st of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Middletown High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Middletown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown School District 125^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Middletown High School

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Rank History for all students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	47.40	127^th	176	27.8%
2008	37.77	134^th	176	23.9%
2009	42.14	127^th	176	27.8%
2010	33.28	147^th	186	21.0%
2011	37.79	141^st	189	25.4%
2012	44.59	129^th	188	31.4%
2013	43.73	141^st	193	26.9%
2015	41.97	124^th	196	36.7%
2016	37.17	80^th	132	39.4%
2017	38.70	78^th	140	44.3%
2018	34.02	84^th	121	30.6%
2019	39.42	77^th	121	36.4%
2021	35.04	123^rd	200	38.5%
2023	37.33	81^st	142	43.0%
2024	26.69	101^st	145	30.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.16	3^rd	3	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.84	145^th	175	17.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	25.59	27^th	37	27.0%
2021	22.10	123^rd	155	20.6%
2022	25.96	52^nd	63	17.5%
2023	20.23	60^th	70	14.3%
2024	17.40	59^th	65	9.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	19.52	71^st	79	10.1%
2019	28.63	70^th	84	16.7%
2021	35.35	113^th	189	40.2%
2022	26.34	73^rd	106	31.1%
2023	34.09	69^th	103	33.0%
2024	22.45	79^th	102	22.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	32.36	65^th	80	18.8%
2021	31.44	121^st	182	33.5%
2022	15.17	88^th	102	13.7%
2023	21.38	72^nd	100	28.0%
2024	21.24	82^nd	100	18.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	33.18	12^th	13	7.7%
2021	26.28	47^th	58	19.0%
2023	29.05	22^nd	25	12.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	30.62	68^th	104	34.6%
2022	36.52	39^th	59	33.9%
2023	32.34	40^th	63	36.5%

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Rank History for White students at Middletown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	26.39	87^th	105	17.1%
2019	31.06	92^nd	113	18.6%
2021	28.39	119^th	155	23.2%
2022	12.20	104^th	117	11.1%
2023	28.83	86^th	116	25.9%
2024	19.93	99^th	116	14.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middletown High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	546	238	16	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	816
1989	489	184	17	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	716
1990	560	252	25	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	872
1991	504	243	26	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	804
1992	514	219	24	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	794
1993	527	218	27	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1994	530	205	29	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	814
1995	536	224	39	78	1	n/a	n/a	0	878
1996	536	224	39	78	1	n/a	n/a	0	878
1997	579	235	35	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1998	575	222	33	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	900
1999	644	228	34	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	983
2000	685	240	30	77	1	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2001	737	270	42	79	2	n/a	n/a	0	1130
2002	742	311	46	86	0	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2003	742	311	46	86	0	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2004	752	360	53	97	4	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2005	786	383	48	100	3	n/a	n/a	0	1320
2006	661	302	39	86	6	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2007	772	366	55	123	3	n/a	n/a	0	1319
2008	776	360	61	133	6	n/a	n/a	0	1336
2009	778	353	62	141	5	n/a	n/a	0	1339
2010	773	342	62	140	7	n/a	n/a	0	1324
2011	792	322	67	156	2	1	17	0	1357
2012	726	313	72	175	1	1	25	0	1313
2013	727	298	70	177	5	1	29	0	1307
2014	697	292	54	171	6	0	32	0	1252
2015	658	285	56	160	5	1	32	0	1197
2016	649	279	53	173	5	2	41	0	1202
2017	689	258	54	177	5	2	53	0	1238
2018	679	265	60	200	5	1	52	0	1262
2019	681	283	62	221	1	0	64	0	1312
2020	652	277	64	211	2	2	75	0	1283
2021	622	274	55	214	2	4	98	0	1269
2022	588	294	55	211	2	4	95	0	1249
2023	549	292	60	211	5	5	90	2	1214
2024	509	281	56	261	3	9	97	4	1220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middletown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	816	72.0	11.3	n/a
1989	716	65.2	10.9	n/a
1990	872	74.4	11.7	n/a
1991	804	69.8	11.5	n/a
1992	794	61.1	12.9	17
1993	812	62.6	13.0	1.6
1994	814	65.1	12.5	22.7
1995	878	62.3	14.1	22.6
1996	878	62.3	14.1	22.6
1997	920	68.3	13.5	18.3
1998	900	70.5	12.8	15.2
1999	983	80.0	12.3	23.6
2000	1033	80.9	12.8	22.1
2001	1130	87.2	13.0	n/a
2002	1185	91.7	12.9	21.2
2003	1185	91.7	12.9	21.2
2004	1266	89.0	14.2	20.3
2005	1320	83.9	15.7	n/a
2006	1094	86.2	12.7	29
2007	1319	86.0	15.3	25.3
2008	1336	93.6	14.3	25.2
2009	1339	106.2	13.6	35.2
2010	1324	99.6	13.2	39
2011	1357	100.5	13.5	38.5
2012	1313	101.6	12.9	41.2
2013	1307	101.3	12.8	41.7
2014	1252	96.7	12.9	43.9
2015	1197	95.0	12.6	44.4
2016	1202	93.0	12.9	44.3
2017	1238	98.9	12.5	43.5
2018	1262	107.4	11.7	42.7
2019	1312	101.7	12.8	42
2020	1283	105.2	12.1	47.8
2021	1269	103.0	12.3	45.5
2022	1249	98.1	12.7	37.1
2023	1214	107.3	11.3	48.9
2024	1220	102.6	11.8	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middletown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	816	72.0	11.3	n/a
1989	716	65.2	10.9	n/a
1990	872	74.4	11.7	n/a
1991	804	69.8	11.5	n/a
1992	794	61.1	12.9	17
1993	812	62.6	13.0	1.6
1994	814	65.1	12.5	22.7
1995	878	62.3	14.1	22.6
1996	878	62.3	14.1	22.6
1997	920	68.3	13.5	18.3
1998	900	70.5	12.8	15.2
1999	983	80.0	12.3	23.6
2000	1033	80.9	12.8	22.1
2001	1130	87.2	13.0	n/a
2002	1185	91.7	12.9	21.2
2003	1185	91.7	12.9	21.2
2004	1266	89.0	14.2	20.3
2005	1320	83.9	15.7	n/a
2006	1094	86.2	12.7	29
2007	1319	86.0	15.3	25.3
2008	1336	93.6	14.3	25.2
2009	1339	106.2	13.6	35.2
2010	1324	99.6	13.2	39
2011	1357	100.5	13.5	38.5
2012	1313	101.6	12.9	41.2
2013	1307	101.3	12.8	41.7
2014	1252	96.7	12.9	43.9
2015	1197	95.0	12.6	44.4
2016	1202	93.0	12.9	44.3
2017	1238	98.9	12.5	43.5
2018	1262	107.4	11.7	42.7
2019	1312	101.7	12.8	42
2020	1283	105.2	12.1	47.8
2021	1269	103.0	12.3	45.5
2022	1249	98.1	12.7	37.1
2023	1214	107.3	11.3	48.9
2024	1220	102.6	11.8	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middletown High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,898
2019	$18,796
2020	$19,961
2021	$21,270
2022	$22,349
2023	$25,207

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middletown High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 81^st of 142 High schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown High School)	54.5	43.2	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)	54.2	43	11.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Middletown High School)	29.5	23.7	5.8%
11th Grade Math (Middletown School District)	28.8	23.7	5.1%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1312	1214	7.5%
African American	283	292	3.2%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	62	60	3.2%
Hispanic	221	211	4.5%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	681	549	19.4%
Two or More Races	64	90	40.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	48.9%	6.9%

Schools Near Middletown High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Middletown High School	Public	9-12	200 LaRosa Lane	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 704-4500	1,220	103	11.8	47.0%	509 (41.7%)	281 (23.0%)	261 (21.4%)	56 (4.6%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.7%)	97 (8.0%)	26.7	101^st of 145 public high schools	30.3%		37.3	81^st of 142 public high schools	43.0%	20	29.0	44.9	16.2	$25,207
Cromwell High School	Public	9-12	1 Donald Harris Dr.	Cromwell	06416	Middlesex County	Cromwell School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 632-4841	523	48	11.0	30.2%	347 (66.3%)	56 (10.7%)	69 (13.2%)	33 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	13 (2.5%)	73.2	41^st of 145 public high schools	71.7%		73.3	43^rd of 142 public high schools	69.7%	2	59.2	68.0	39.2	$20,983
Portland High School	Public	9-12	95 High Street	Portland	06480	Middlesex County	Portland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 342-1720	305	31	9.9	28.9%	229 (75.1%)	16 (5.2%)	42 (13.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	61.5	58^th of 145 public high schools	60.0%		77.3	37^th of 142 public high schools	73.9%	21		68.4	27.8	$25,285
Whiting Forensic Hospital	Public	9-12	70 O'Brien Drive	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 262-7175	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vinal Technical High School	Public	9-12	60 Daniels St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 344-7100	547	52	10.5	38.6%	355 (64.9%)	38 (6.9%)	114 (20.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	8.6	133^rd of 145 public high schools	8.3%		12.5	122^nd of 142 public high schools	14.1%	11	13.0		6.1	$31,996
Berlin High School	Public	9-12	139 Patterson Way	Berlin	06037	Hartford County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 828-6577	835	70	11.8	23.4%	624 (74.7%)	22 (2.6%)	123 (14.7%)	40 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.0%)	77.5	33^rd of 145 public high schools	77.2%		80.2	28^th of 142 public high schools	80.3%	5	74.9	68.5	36.6	$21,649
Francis T. Maloney High School	Public	9-12	121 Gravel St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 238-2334	1,301	85	15.2	72.6%	308 (23.7%)	164 (12.6%)	728 (56.0%)	37 (2.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.2%)	26	102^nd of 145 public high schools	29.7%		24.6	100^th of 142 public high schools	29.6%	2	28.3	43.1	17.3	$17,775
Rocky Hill High School	Public	9-12	50 Chapin Ave.	Rocky Hill	06067	Hartford County	Rocky Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 258-7721	717	68	10.5	24.4%	415 (57.9%)	25 (3.5%)	88 (12.3%)	158 (22.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.9%)	69.2	45^th of 145 public high schools	69.0%		87.4	17^th of 142 public high schools	88.0%	28	48.7	62.5	48.1	$22,443
Coginchaug Regional High School	Public	9-12	135 Pickett Ln.	Durham	06422	Middlesex County	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7215	359	38	9.3	16.2%	302 (84.1%)	4 (1.1%)	32 (8.9%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	76.1	36^th of 145 public high schools	75.2%					(n/a)	62.6	68.4		$29,073
New Britain High School	Public	9-12	110 Mill St.	New Britain	06051	Hartford County	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 225-6300	2,398	154	15.6	69.6%	392 (16.3%)	255 (10.6%)	1,569 (65.4%)	62 (2.6%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	109 (4.5%)	13.8	121^st of 145 public high schools	16.6%		14.3	116^th of 142 public high schools	18.3%	5	18.8	33.6	9.0	$19,163

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