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#191 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 4% in state

Middletown High School

High School · Middletown City School District · Middletown, NY

A Middletown City School District high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.

30 GARDNER AVE EXT, Middletown, NY 10940

  • Math 90% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency91% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+44.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$29,891
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Middletown High School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 91% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,531/100K

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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

$87,198

Median home value

$301,400

Median rent

$1,600/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics29sports offered
13 boys'·16 girls'·44 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northern Academy of the ArtsPrivate · tuition8.5private6–122.2 mi120Compare →
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley NyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–122.5 mi42Compare →
Goshen Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–124.5 mi996Compare →

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 City School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$29,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Middletown High School is listed in MIDDLETOWN CITY 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, NY, part of Middletown City School District, serving approximately 2,551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 secondary institution serving grades 9 through 12 within the Enlarged City School District of Middletown 2. The district encompasses the city of Middletown and parts of the towns of Wallkill and Wawayanda in Orange County, New York 2. The school is situated on Gardner Avenue in an outlying area near the county fairgrounds 2. Recent administrative updates include the naming of Matthew MacKay as Valedictorian and Renata Rugerio as Salutatorian for the Class of 2026 1. The school's music program has been recognized for consecutive honors, and the Monhagen Odyssey of the Mind team is scheduled to compete at the World Finals in Ames, Iowa 1. Other recent events include a visit from NYS Lt. Governor Delgado, a NJROTC Change of Command Ceremony, and the receipt of Sojourner Truth Awards by scholars 1. The school also hosts community events such as the Community Youth Engagement Day and offers pathways in broadcasting 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.middletowncityschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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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 2,551 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School is 13.2:1. 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 NY?

Middletown High School ranks #191 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Middletown High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Middletown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middletown High School?

66.2% of students at Middletown High School 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
2,551
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
193
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
Phone
(845) 326-1628
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 10940)
53,099
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
38.1

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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 10940; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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