Excellent
#332 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Middletown High School South
High School · Middletown Township Public School District · Middletown, NJ
A Middletown Township Public School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 NUT SWAMP ROAD, Middletown, NJ 07748
- Math 56% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Middletown High School South score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middletown High School South 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$152,488
Median home value
$568,000
Median rent
$1,483/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Oakwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| High Technology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Middletown High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,322 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middletown Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $24,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middletown High School South is listed in Middletown Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middletown High School South
Middletown High School South is a public high school in Middletown, NJ, part of Middletown Township Public School District, serving approximately 1,425 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middletown High School South
What grades does Middletown High School South serve?
Middletown High School South serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Middletown High School South?
Middletown High School South has an enrollment of approximately 1,425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School South is 12.5:1. 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 South rank in NJ?
Middletown High School South ranks #332 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Middletown High School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Middletown High School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middletown High School South has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middletown High School South a charter school?
No, Middletown High School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middletown High School South a Title I school?
No, Middletown High School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middletown High School South?
5.6% of students at Middletown High School South qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (732) 706-6111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07748)
- 28,288
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07748; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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