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Middletown Township Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
16
Schools
8,955
Students
$25,191
Per-Pupil Spend
+76% nat'l
11.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Middletown Township Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 8,955 students across 16 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,191 is above average for a US public school district. Only 11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bayshore Middle School06–08561
Thompson Middle School06–08878
Thorne Middle School06–08620
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Middletown High School North09–121,340
Middletown High School South09–121,474
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,191+76% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
68%
State
26.7%
Local (property tax)
68.4%
Federal
5.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
8,955
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,191 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middletown Township Public School District?
Middletown Township Public School District has 16 public schools, serving a total of 8,955 students.
What is the graduation rate for Middletown Township Public School District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Middletown Township Public School District spend per student?
Middletown Township Public School District spends $25,191 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Middletown Township Public School District?
11% of students in Middletown Township Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Middletown Township Public School District?
No, Middletown Township Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Middletown Township Public School District serve?
Middletown Township Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Middletown Township Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Middletown Township Public School District is 54/100. 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.