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#39 of 302 schools in RI

Top 13% in state

Middletown High School

High School · Middletown · Middletown, RI

A high school in Middletown, RI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

130 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation58.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$21,939
Chronic Absenteeism37.9%

Students at Middletown High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.6%

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 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated917/100K

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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

$97,650

Median home value

$536,600

Median rent

$1,906/mo

College educated

48.6%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
58.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rogers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–123.8 mi605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Middletown

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$21,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Middletown High School

Middletown High School is a public high school in Middletown, RI, part of Middletown, serving approximately 562 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 562 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School is 11.5:1. 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 rank in RI?

Middletown High School ranks #39 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Middletown High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Middletown High School 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middletown High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% 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.

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

28.6% 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
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Newport County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 02842)
16,920
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
44.2
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 02842; 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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