Middletown School District
School District · Middletown, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,378
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,378
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#109 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,370
+$3,365 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,378 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Middletown School District ranks #109 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Middletown School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Farm Hill School (7.7/10), Spencer School (7.6/10), and Moody School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Middletown School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Middletown School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Middletown School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farm Hill School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Spencer School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Moody School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Lawrence School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Middletown High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Wesley School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Beman Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Snow School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Macdonough School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Bielefield School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Middletown School District
Middletown School District is a Middletown, Connecticut school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,378 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $28,370 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Middletown School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farm Hill School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Middletown School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Middletown School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Middletown School District with test data.
Schools in Middletown School District
10 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Middletown
- Total Enrollment
- 4,378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 373
- District spending per student
- $28,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middletown School District?
Middletown School District has 10 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Middletown School District?
The average composite rating for Middletown School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Middletown School District?
Middletown School District's district-level spending was $28,370 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Middletown School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Middletown School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Middletown School District?
Farm Hill School is the highest-rated school in Middletown School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Middletown School District?
Across schools in Middletown School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Middletown School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Middletown School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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