Summary:
The city of Middletown, New York is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast between the performance of schools in the Middletown City School District and the Minisink Valley Central School District.
Minisink Valley High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 33% of high schools in New York state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the Middletown High School and Middletown Twin Towers Middle School have struggled, ranking in the bottom 10% of their respective school types in the state. However, these Middletown schools have shown some bright spots, with 100% proficiency in certain Regents exams.
The data also reveals concerning trends across the Middletown schools, such as low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and elevated dropout rates. Additionally, the schools in the Middletown district have very high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the data highlights areas for improvement, it also suggests that the Middletown schools have the potential to make meaningful progress by addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of their higher-performing counterparts.
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