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Middletown

Rhode Island · Public School District
5
Schools
1,918
Students
$23,803
Per-Pupil Spend
+66% nat'l
32.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Middletown is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 1,918 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,803 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aquidneck SchoolPK–03318
Forest Avenue SchoolKG–03281
Gaudet Learning Academy04–05287
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gaudet Middle School06–08465
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Middletown High School09–12567
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,803+66% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
67%
State
22.6%
Local (property tax)
67.0%
Federal
10.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,918
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,803 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middletown?
Middletown has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,918 students.
What is the graduation rate for Middletown?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Middletown spend per student?
Middletown spends $23,803 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Middletown?
32% of students in Middletown qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Middletown?
No, Middletown does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Middletown serve?
Middletown serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Middletown?
The median opportunity score across schools in Middletown is 46/100. 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.