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Middletown


At a glance
20thof 60 Rhode Island districts▲ 4
Better than 66% of Rhode Island districts
26 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
·(401) 849-2122·All Rhode Island district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 66.7% of districts
5
Schools
1,819
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedAquidneck School9th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools
Biggest riser
Aquidneck School up 52 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Middletown High School 10.6 students per teacher
Summary:

The Middletown school district in Rhode Island consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 22.77% to 36.25% across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Aquidneck School emerges as the top-performing elementary school, ranking 9th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 3rd-grade test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly above the Middletown and Rhode Island averages. Meanwhile, Middletown High School has shown strong performance, ranking 18th out of 61 Rhode Island high schools and earning a 4-star rating, with its 11th-grade SAT scores exceeding the state averages.

The district's performance varies across the schools, with Gaudet Middle School and Forest Avenue School lagging behind Aquidneck School in test scores. The district's spending per student also varies significantly, from around $13,300 to $19,200 per year, which may be a factor in the schools' academic outcomes. Overall, the Middletown school district appears to have a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with opportunities for improvement across the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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