Summary:
The Middletown City School District is home to two middle schools: Middletown Twin Towers Middle School and Monhagen Middle School. Both schools are struggling to meet academic standards, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average.
Middletown Twin Towers Middle School and Monhagen Middle School have similar challenges, including low proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.48% of 6th graders at Middletown Twin Towers were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.64%. Both schools also have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools are still struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes.
The consistent low performance of these middle schools, with both ranking in the bottom half of New York middle schools, suggests a systemic issue within the Middletown City School District. The district may need to take a more comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of its students and improving educational outcomes, focusing on factors beyond just funding and resources.
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