Middletown City School District
School District · Middletown, Ohio
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,978
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,978
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Middletown City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Middletown City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Miller Ridge Elementary School
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amanda Elementary School
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#600 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,554
$103 vs Ohio median
District size
5,978 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Middletown City ranks #600 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Middletown City's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Miller Ridge Elementary School (6.9/10), Amanda Elementary School (5.7/10), and Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Middletown City
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 | Miller Ridge Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Amanda Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Creekview Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Mayfield Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Middletown Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Wildwood Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Highview 6th Grade Center | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Middletown High School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Rosa Parks Elementary School | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Middletown City
Middletown City is a Middletown, Ohio school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,978 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $14,554 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Middletown City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Miller Ridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Middletown City students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Middletown City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Middletown City with test data.
Schools in Middletown City
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Middletown
- Total Enrollment
- 5,978
- Teachers (FTE)
- 366
- District spending per student
- $14,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middletown City?
Middletown City has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Middletown City?
The average composite rating for Middletown City is 4.6/10. 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 City?
Middletown City's district-level spending was $14,554 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 City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Middletown City is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Middletown City?
Miller Ridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Middletown City with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Middletown City?
Across schools in Middletown City with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Middletown City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Middletown City has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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