Best Public Schools in Middletown, KY

Summary:

The city of Middletown, Kentucky is home to three schools - Eastern High, Crosby Middle, and Hite Elementary, all part of the Jefferson County school district. These schools serve students from elementary through high school, providing a range of educational opportunities in the Middletown community.

Among the three schools, Eastern High stands out as a top performer, ranking 25th out of 271 Kentucky high schools in 2021-2022 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high test scores, outpacing the district and state averages in subjects like English, Math, Reading, and Writing, and boasts an impressive 92.8% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Crosby Middle and Hite Elementary show more mixed performance, with some strengths but also areas for improvement compared to district and state benchmarks.

The data also reveals differences in the schools' student populations, with Hite Elementary serving a relatively more affluent student body, as indicated by its lower free/reduced lunch rate of 32.09% compared to the other schools. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to Hite's stronger academic performance. Overall, the Middletown school district presents a diverse landscape, with opportunities to support all schools in achieving equitable educational outcomes for their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)							KSA Reading (2024)							KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)			KSA Social Studies (2024)			KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)			ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Eastern High	Public	9-12	12400 Old Shelbyville Rd	Middletown	40243	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8243	1,874	111	16.9	34.6%	994 (53.0%)	417 (22.3%)	220 (11.7%)	135 (7.2%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	99 (5.3%)	66.5	83^rd of 290 public high schools	71.4%		76.6	34^th of 276 public high schools	87.7%	49							43.0							50.0				44.0			40.0			47.0	49.0	38.0	49.0	$16,345	$1,978	$1,192	$3,170	$10,442	$1,461	$11,903
Hite Elementary	Public	K-5	12408 Old Shelbyville Road	Middletown	40243	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8267	474	26	17.9	30.4%	292 (61.6%)	59 (12.4%)	46 (9.7%)	44 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)	54.9	293^rd of 685 public elementary schools	57.2%		70.1	152^nd of 687 public elementary schools	77.9%	141	42.0	54.0	40.0					43.0	60.0	49.0					41.0	33.0			46.0			49.0						$18,090	$2,970	$1,265	$4,235	$11,432	$1,283	$12,715
Crosby Middle	Public	6-8	303 Gatehouse Lane	Middletown	40243	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8235	887	49	17.9	42.8%	426 (48.0%)	241 (27.2%)	101 (11.4%)	66 (7.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (5.6%)	34.3	219^th of 324 public middle schools	32.4%		42	182^nd of 327 public middle schools	44.3%	37				48.0	36.0	37.0					55.0	36.0	29.0				25.0			28.0			37.0					$16,494	$1,863	$1,309	$3,172	$10,812	$1,281	$12,093

Cities Near Middletown

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Louisville	0.64 mi	167	272^nd
Anchorage	1.8 mi	1	1^st
Jeffersontown	3.51 mi	2	298^th
Prospect	6.29 mi	2	32^nd
Crestwood	6.9 mi	9	56^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.