Middletown School District
School District · Middletown, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Middletown?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Middletown 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.
Middletown High School
Middletown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Aquidneck School
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gaudet Middle School
Middletown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#21 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,939
+$1,262 vs Rhode Island median
District size
1,961 students
Smaller than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Middletown ranks #21 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Middletown's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Middletown High School (8.1/10), Aquidneck School (7.2/10), and Gaudet Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Middletown
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 | Middletown High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Aquidneck School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Gaudet Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Gaudet Learning Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Forest Avenue School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Middletown
Middletown is a Middletown, Rhode Island school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,961 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $21,939 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Middletown demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Middletown High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Middletown students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Middletown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Middletown with test data.
Schools in Middletown
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Middletown
- Total Enrollment
- 1,961
- Teachers (FTE)
- 155
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middletown?
Middletown 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?
The average composite rating for Middletown is 6.3/10. 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?
Middletown spends $21,939 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Middletown?
The average student-teacher ratio in Middletown is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Middletown?
Middletown High School is the highest-rated school in Middletown with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Middletown?
Across schools in Middletown with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Middletown compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Middletown has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
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Compare Middletown with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Scituate (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island 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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