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5 schools in Middletown Area SD

Pennsylvania · 2,272 students · 1 city

Middletown Area SD runs 5 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES data, with combined enrollment near 2,272 and an average school size of 454.

4-year change in Middletown Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,272
-100 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Middletown Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
49.5%#244 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,272#207 of 479#4,035 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#172 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.0:1#114 of 478#2,015 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
60.7%#103 of 398#2,792 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
65.5%#28 of 378#914 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Middletown Area SD

State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from Kunkel Elementary School at 61.2% proficient to Middletown Area Middle School at 38.3%, a gap of 23.0 points. That is the 85th widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,339 to 2,272 students (down 3%) and from 185 to 189 full-time teachers (up 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Middletown Area HSMiddletownHigh09-12702
Middletown Area MSMiddletownMiddle06-08534
Robert Reid El SchMiddletownElementaryKG-05410
Kunkel El SchMiddletownElementaryKG-05369
Fink El SchMiddletownElementaryKG-05257

About Middletown Area SD

Middletown Area SD is a small public-school district in Pennsylvania. The district oversees 5 schools and instructs approximately 2,272 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Middletown Area SD comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Middletown Area SD is about 454, lower than the Pennsylvania average of roughly 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,272 students, decreased 4% from the 2,372 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Middletown Area SD discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Middletown Area SD?
Middletown Area SD operates 5 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 2,272 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Middletown Area SD?
Middletown Area SD includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Middletown Area SD?
Middletown Area HS is the largest public school in Middletown Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 702 students.
What grade levels does Middletown Area SD serve?
Middletown Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 5 schools.