Serving 727 students in grades 9-12, Middletown Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 727 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Middletown Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middletown Area High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Middletown Area High School is ranked #1423 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Middletown Area High School often compared to?
Middletown Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Dauphin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middletown Area High School?
The graduation rate of Middletown Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Middletown Area High School?
727 students attend Middletown Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Middletown Area High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown Area High School?
Middletown Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middletown Area High School offer ?
Middletown Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middletown Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 727 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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