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Middletown School District

Connecticut · Public School District
10
Schools
4,310
Students
$33,618
Per-Pupil Spend
+134% nat'l
49.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Middletown School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,310 students across 10 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $33,618 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bielefield SchoolPK–05271
Farm Hill SchoolKG–05277
Lawrence SchoolKG–05329
MacDonough SchoolKG–05227
Moody SchoolKG–05214
Snow SchoolPK–05332
Spencer SchoolPK–05265
Wesley SchoolKG–05213
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Beman Middle School06–08968
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Middletown High School09–121,214
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,618+134% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
56%
State
37.6%
Local (property tax)
55.7%
Federal
6.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,310
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$34K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $33,618 per pupil — 134% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middletown School District?
Middletown School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,310 students.
What is the graduation rate for Middletown School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Middletown School District spend per student?
Middletown School District spends $33,618 per pupil — 134% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Middletown School District?
50% of students in Middletown School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Middletown School District?
No, Middletown School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Middletown School District serve?
Middletown School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Middletown School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Middletown School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.