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#125 of 219 schools in DE

Middletown High School

High School · Appoquinimink School District · Middletown, DE

An Appoquinimink School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

120 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709

Math 26% proficient (2022)
Reading 51% proficient (2022)
94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data14

Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics6.4Average25%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)

Math vs. State Avg+2.1 pts

Reading vs. State Avg-1.5 pts

Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-7.8 pts

Adjusted Percentile48th

College Readiness8.9Excellent30%

Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.

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4-Year Graduation Rate94%

AP Participation27.2%

IB ProgramNo

Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1

District spending per student$17,023

Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Middletown High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

47%

2017

47%

2018

47%

2019

51%

2020*

51%

2021*

39%

2022

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years

2009

Math

72%

ELA

82%

2010

Math

57%

ELA

65%

2011

Math

87%

ELA

90%

2012

Math

87%

ELA

90%

2013

Math

85%

ELA

87%

2014

Math

34%

ELA

75%

2015

Math

34%

ELA

75%

2016

Math

39%

ELA

71%

2017

Math

34%

ELA

60%

2018

Math

34%

ELA

60%

2019

Math

34%

ELA

60%

2020*

Math

41%

ELA

61%

2021*

Math

41%

ELA

61%

2022

Math

26%

ELA

51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Middletown High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

Walk 43Car-Dependent
Transit 24Minimal Transit
Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: High1,672/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$129,971

Median home value

$444,900

Median rent

$1,571/mo

College educated

49.2%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered

27.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Athletics21sports offered

11 boys'·10 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered

Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
St Andrew's SchoolPrivate · tuition	7.9private	9–12	1.2 mi	316	Compare →
Odessa High SchoolEnrollment path unverified	5.5	9–12	2.3 mi	1,190	Compare →
Appoquinimink High SchoolEnrollment path unverified	6.6	9–12	2.9 mi	1,399	Compare →
Mot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified	7.5	K–12	3.2 mi	1,396	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Appoquinimink School District

Schools in district: 21
Rank in district: #12 of 20
District spending per student: $17,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Middletown High School is listed in Appoquinimink School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middletown High School

Middletown High School is a public high school in Middletown, DE, part of Appoquinimink School District, serving approximately 1,235 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Middletown High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Middletown High School is a public high school located in Middletown, Delaware, serving students in grades 9–12 2. It is one of three high schools within the Appoquinimink School District 2. The current facility originally opened in 1997 and underwent a two-story wing addition in the summer of 2002, along with an expansion of the cafeteria and lobby to increase capacity 2. Prior to moving to its current location, the school was housed in the building now known as Everett Meredith Middle School 2. Recent activities include student participation in the 2026 Delaware Technology Student Association State Leadership Conference 1. The school community also observes events such as the Secondary Art Exhibition and Sports Booster meetings 1.

Sources (2)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middletown High School

What grades does Middletown High School serve?

Middletown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Middletown High School?

Middletown High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,235 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middletown High School rank in DE?

Middletown High School ranks #125 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Middletown High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Middletown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Middletown High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middletown High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Middletown High School a charter school?

No, Middletown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middletown High School a Title I school?

No, Middletown High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,235
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 89
Type: regular
Setting: Fringe Town
County: New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 30.0%
Phone: (302) 376-4141
4-Year Graduation: 94.0%
Area population (ZIP 19709): 50,542
Area average commute: 31.4 min
Area median age: 40.2

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact): NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank: MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency: State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency: State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth): NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education): U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19709; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted): CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 DE EDFACTSSY 2021–22 NCES EdFactsMixed source periods U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates CRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22 School websiteSynced Apr 2026 WikipediaSynced Apr 2026 MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →

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