Middletown Area School District

55 W Water St
Middletown, PA 17057-1448
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Middletown Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,272 students in Middletown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Middletown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,272 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Middletown Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#433 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
47%
55%
52%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
16%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
52%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,570 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,774
$23,724
Spending / Student
$22,570
$23,146

Best Middletown Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kunkel Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 Fulling Mill Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 939-6862
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Middletown Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 N Union St
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Fink Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 N Race Street
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3370
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Robert Reid Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Oberlin Road
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3360
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Middletown Area Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Oberlin Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 930-0739
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Middletown Area School District?
Middletown Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,272 students.
What is the rank of Middletown Area School District?
Middletown Area School District is ranked #447 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown Area School District?
52% of Middletown Area School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middletown Area School District?
Middletown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Middletown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,570 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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