Middletown City School District

The Middletown City School District in New York operates 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 786 out of 865 school districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Middletown High School stands out, ranking 629 out of 1,242 high schools in New York and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school has a 84.3% four-year graduation rate and a 4.9% dropout rate, and it performs above the district and state averages on several Regents exams. In contrast, the district's elementary and middle schools generally struggle to meet state proficiency standards, with Middletown Twin Towers Middle School and Monhagen Middle School having particularly low proficiency rates.

The academic challenges faced by the district's schools are likely exacerbated by the high rates of economic disadvantage, with all schools having 71% to 80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, there are differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, suggesting the need for more equitable resource allocation. While Middletown High School's stronger performance provides a potential model for improvement, addressing the learning gaps at the earlier grade levels and ensuring more equitable support for all schools in the district will be crucial to driving better outcomes for the students.