Middletown High School

Summary:

Middletown High School is a public high school in Middletown, Ohio, serving 1,753 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Middletown City School District, which is ranked 629 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Middletown High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.48% White, 20.19% African American, 16.94% Hispanic, and other minority groups. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Ohio high schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.7% to 53.4% across different subject areas. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined, from 90.6% in 2020-2021 to 85.8% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Middletown High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 25.6% in 2019-2020 to 55.0% in 2023-2024.

In comparison, the nearby Butler Technical Natural Science Center has a higher percentage of White students and lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, while the WCCC @ Atrium has a smaller student population and a lower student-teacher ratio. These differences in student demographics and performance metrics suggest that Middletown High School may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by its diverse student population and improve overall academic achievement and graduation rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 N Breiel Blvd
       Middletown, OH  45042-3801


(513) 420-4500

District: Middletown City

SchoolDigger Rank:
678th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  1,753

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
African American:
20.2%
Hispanic:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Middletown High School ranks worse than 78.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.44. (See more...)
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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.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middletown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown High School 678th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Middletown High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Middletown City:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown City 629th of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.25 623rd 681 8.5%
2005 24.57 595th 689 13.6%
2006 23.51 615th 696 11.6%
2007 34.56 619th 756 18.1%
2008 32.98 634th 767 17.3%
2009 27.31 674th 791 14.8%
2010 34.33 660th 819 19.4%
2011 33.39 667th 818 18.5%
2012 30.51 689th 832 17.2%
2013 26.69 657th 767 14.3%
2014 25.72 662nd 769 13.9%
2015 20.18 678th 778 12.9%
2016 18.48 675th 784 13.9%
2017 12.95 672nd 773 13.1%
2018 21.20 649th 800 18.9%
2019 20.98 665th 836 20.5%
2021 19.41 656th 819 19.9%
2022 21.00 659th 836 21.2%
2023 20.94 665th 867 23.3%
2024 17.44 678th 864 21.5%
See the entire list of Ohio High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.16 178th 201 11.4%
2019 7.38 204th 208 1.9%
2021 14.49 190th 211 10.0%
2022 12.40 207th 222 6.8%
2023 12.32 219th 239 8.4%
2024 11.35 223rd 242 7.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.31 69th 100 31.0%
2019 18.70 102nd 112 8.9%
2021 12.59 114th 119 4.2%
2022 24.30 87th 111 21.6%
2023 17.97 98th 107 8.4%
2024 27.53 82nd 111 26.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.83 536th 614 12.7%
2024 18.46 527th 598 11.9%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 559th 758 26.3%
2019 28.23 619th 779 20.5%
2021 29.43 588th 763 22.9%
2022 30.98 582nd 773 24.7%
2023 30.09 602nd 805 25.2%
2024 22.77 648th 822 21.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.64 19th 30 36.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.51 631st 751 16.0%
2019 17.09 671st 781 14.1%
2021 19.70 638th 775 17.7%
2022 18.84 651st 794 18.0%
2023 20.16 656th 813 19.3%
2024 13.79 679th 798 14.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.42 488th 550 11.3%
2019 19.63 567th 628 9.7%
2021 19.17 514th 596 13.8%
2022 24.18 479th 606 21.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.62 483rd 538 10.2%
2019 32.18 233rd 272 14.3%
2021 32.66 300th 349 14.0%
2022 45.88 223rd 312 28.5%
2023 46.21 230th 308 25.3%
2024 11.96 266th 280 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Foster Care students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.54 10th 15 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.49 627th 763 17.8%
2019 15.05 675th 792 14.8%
2021 13.70 667th 778 14.3%
2022 17.36 663rd 808 17.9%
2023 16.42 673rd 819 17.8%
2024 15.72 672nd 816 17.6%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.49 178th 279 36.2%
2019 23.67 235th 303 22.4%
2021 36.62 170th 284 40.1%
2022 26.79 217th 306 29.1%
2023 32.06 197th 323 39.0%
2024 27.94 220th 318 30.8%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 140th 184 23.9%
2019 14.24 190th 207 8.2%
2021 12.13 215th 239 10.0%
2022 25.58 200th 260 23.1%
2023 15.48 236th 270 12.6%
2024 17.98 233rd 273 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Middletown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.76 629th 718 12.4%
2019 21.46 631st 739 14.6%
2021 16.84 634th 727 12.8%
2022 17.99 638th 749 14.8%
2023 20.81 626th 756 17.2%
2024 13.50 657th 754 12.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Middletown High School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Open Quote This is one of the greatest school I ever been. Im a junior and we have an awesome arts and music program. Close Quote



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 1628 319 14 1 5 n/a n/a 0 1967
1989 1563 319 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1900
1990 1431 309 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1754
1991 1350 294 14 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1669
1992 1264 270 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1548
1993 1273 276 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1565
1994 1289 270 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1572
1995 1271 308 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1590
1996 1271 308 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1590
1997 1249 305 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1569
1998 1225 291 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1537
1999 1232 287 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1537
2000 1238 306 10 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1569
2001 1380 339 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1740
2002 1445 338 8 32 1 n/a n/a 8 1832
2003 1445 338 8 32 1 n/a n/a 8 1832
2004 1385 307 7 39 1 n/a n/a 15 1754
2005 1439 293 8 45 2 n/a n/a 22 1809
2006 1414 331 7 46 1 n/a n/a 32 1831
2007 1346 345 11 56 0 n/a n/a 36 1794
2008 1309 394 8 69 1 n/a n/a 53 1834
2009 1306 412 14 74 3 n/a n/a 77 1886
2010 1123 392 9 81 3 n/a n/a 85 1693
2011 1144 344 4 98 4 2 134 0 1730
2012 1124 310 3 101 1 4 148 0 1691
2013 1081 315 3 105 1 3 166 0 1674
2014 1015 315 10 102 0 4 160 0 1606
2015 979 316 13 114 1 3 140 0 1566
2016 940 287 12 124 1 1 155 0 1520
2017 890 291 10 147 1 0 173 0 1512
2018 835 331 8 166 2 1 196 0 1539
2019 796 338 5 199 0 1 194 0 1533
2020 825 316 5 206 0 1 190 0 1543
2021 836 332 6 220 1 1 201 0 1597
2022 885 330 3 262 1 3 205 0 1689
2023 885 354 7 297 4 3 203 0 1753

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 1967 107.0 18.3 0
1989 1900 113.0 16.8 n/a
1990 1754 109.5 16.0 n/a
1991 1669 107.0 15.5 n/a
1992 1548 85.0 18.2 9.1
1993 1565 84.0 18.6 10
1994 1572 81.0 19.4 10.6
1995 1590 71.0 22.4 11.6
1996 1590 71.0 22.4 11.6
1997 1569 73.0 21.5 12.1
1998 1537 73.0 21.1 15.1
1999 1537 76.3 20.1 19.1
2000 1569 78.0 20.1 16.8
2001 1740 94.0 18.5 18.7
2002 1832 105.1 17.4 21.8
2003 1832 105.1 17.4 21.8
2004 1754 99.5 17.6 28.4
2005 1809 97.5 18.6 36
2006 1831 92.6 19.8 41.7
2007 1794 96.0 18.7 48.5
2008 1834 78.0 23.5 n/a
2009 1886 92.5 20.4 57.4
2010 1693 93.0 18.2 69.8
2011 1730 91.0 19.0 66.5
2012 1691 96.0 17.6 65.3
2013 1674 100.0 16.7 68.4
2014 1606 98.0 16.3 77.8
2015 1566 n/a n/a 100
2016 1520 85.0 17.8 100
2017 1512 82.7 18.2 n/a
2018 1539 91.3 16.8 n/a
2019 1533 82.0 18.6 n/a
2020 1543 67.3 22.9 n/a
2021 1597 68.3 23.3 n/a
2022 1689 72.2 23.3 n/a
2023 1753 75.4 23.2 n/a

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 1967 107.0 18.3 0
1989 1900 113.0 16.8 n/a
1990 1754 109.5 16.0 n/a
1991 1669 107.0 15.5 n/a
1992 1548 85.0 18.2 9.1
1993 1565 84.0 18.6 10
1994 1572 81.0 19.4 10.6
1995 1590 71.0 22.4 11.6
1996 1590 71.0 22.4 11.6
1997 1569 73.0 21.5 12.1
1998 1537 73.0 21.1 15.1
1999 1537 76.3 20.1 19.1
2000 1569 78.0 20.1 16.8
2001 1740 94.0 18.5 18.7
2002 1832 105.1 17.4 21.8
2003 1832 105.1 17.4 21.8
2004 1754 99.5 17.6 28.4
2005 1809 97.5 18.6 36
2006 1831 92.6 19.8 41.7
2007 1794 96.0 18.7 48.5
2008 1834 78.0 23.5 n/a
2009 1886 92.5 20.4 57.4
2010 1693 93.0 18.2 69.8
2011 1730 91.0 19.0 66.5
2012 1691 96.0 17.6 65.3
2013 1674 100.0 16.7 68.4
2014 1606 98.0 16.3 77.8
2015 1566 n/a n/a 100
2016 1520 85.0 17.8 100
2017 1512 82.7 18.2 n/a
2018 1539 91.3 16.8 n/a
2019 1533 82.0 18.6 n/a
2020 1543 67.3 22.9 n/a
2021 1597 68.3 23.3 n/a
2022 1689 72.2 23.3 n/a
2023 1753 75.4 23.2 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Middletown High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,221
2022 $8,702
2023 $9,417

Data source: Ohio 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 665th of 836 High schoolsRanks 665th of 867 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Middletown High School)60.752.7
 8%
   End of Course American Government (Middletown City)60.552.7
 7.8%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Middletown High School)58.852.6
 6.2%
   End of Course American History (Middletown City)58.852.6
 6.2%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Middletown High School)62.543.6
 18.9%
   End of Course Biology (Middletown City)62.543.6
 18.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Middletown High School)45.641
 4.6%
   End of Course English II (Middletown City)45.641
 4.6%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Middletown High School)20.522.6
 2.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Middletown City)21.423.9
 2.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Middletown High School)31.318.4
 12.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Middletown City)41.425.7
 15.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15331753
 14.4%
African American338354
 4.7%
American Indian04
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic199297
 49.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White796885
 11.2%
Two or More Races194203
 4.6%


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Students at Middletown High School are 50% White, 20% African American, 17% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,753 students attended Middletown High School.

Middletown High School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Ohio high schools.


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

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