Middletown Area Sd School District
School District · Middletown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Middletown Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Middletown Area Sd 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.
Kunkel EL Sch
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fink EL Sch
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robert Reid EL Sch
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#324 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,820
+$680 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,356 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Middletown Area Sd ranks #324 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Middletown Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kunkel EL Sch (7.4/10), Fink EL Sch (6.4/10), and Robert Reid EL Sch (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Middletown Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Middletown Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunkel EL Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Fink EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Robert Reid EL Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Middletown Area HS | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Middletown Area MS | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Middletown Area Sd
Middletown Area Sd is a Middletown, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $18,820 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Middletown Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kunkel EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Middletown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Middletown Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Middletown Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Middletown Area Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Middletown
- Total Enrollment
- 2,356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 187
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middletown Area Sd?
Middletown Area Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Middletown Area Sd is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Middletown Area Sd?
Middletown Area Sd spends $18,820 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Middletown Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Middletown Area Sd is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Middletown Area Sd?
Kunkel EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Middletown Area Sd with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Middletown Area Sd?
Across schools in Middletown Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Middletown Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Middletown Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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