Summary:
The Middletown, New Jersey school district consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 193 out of 609 school districts in New Jersey and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Thompson Middle School is a clear academic leader, ranking 76 out of 752 middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating. The school excels in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 77-79% of students proficient or better across grades 6-8. In contrast, while New Monmouth Elementary lags behind, Nut Swamp Elementary and Middletown Village Elementary perform well, with 70-80% proficiency in both English and Math across grades 3-5.
At the high school level, Middletown High School South stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 74 out of 434 high schools in New Jersey and earning a 4-star rating. Both high schools maintain high 4-year graduation rates of 91.3% and low dropout rates of 1%. However, the district exhibits significant socioeconomic diversity, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 1% to 17.47% across the schools, and per-student spending varying from $7,091 to $13,439, which may contribute to the observed performance differences.
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