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Middletown Unified: Middletown Unified schools score 2.6 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 6.4 points.

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 42.2/100

Middletown Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.2/100 — 2.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Lake County International Charter at 60/100, where 27.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,093 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.2
28.4 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
17.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 7 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
42.5/100
518.1%24.8%
MiddleDeveloping
32.5/100
110.1%33.3%
HighSolid
50.6/100
119.1%30.2%

Middletown Unified's high schools average 50.6/100 — 6.9 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Middletown Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
42.5
avg score · 5 schools
Coyote Valley Elementary
Developing
46/100
+2 more elementary schools
Middle
32.5
avg score · 1 school
Middletown Middle
Developing
32/100
High
50.6
avg score · 1 school
Middletown High
Solid
51/100

District Analysis

Middletown Unified has 7 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 42.2/100 — 2.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Middletown Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages -6.4pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 31.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, 8.9pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.9%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Lake County International Charter leads the district at 60 with 27.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Middletown Unified

1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
28.3%
White
62.2%
Asian
0.4%
Black
0.2%
Other
8.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
58%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Middletown Unified spends $12,093 per student in current expenditures — $2,721 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,093
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,391
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 7.7%
$11,227 → $12,093
Spending Efficiency
3.49
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 38%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$55,752–$95,216
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
62
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Middletown Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (5)

Middletown Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.5 — 2.4 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -6.4pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Lake County International Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 27.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lake County International Charter
Middletown Unified Strong All-Around
27.1%Solid
60/100
2Coyote Valley Elementary
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Developing
46/100
3California Connections Academy North Bay
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
45/100
4Minnie Cannon Elementary
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
33/100
5Cobb Mountain Elementary
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Needs Support
28/100

Middle Schools (1)

Middletown Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.5 — 10.2 points below the state average of 42.6.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.9pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is Middletown Middle with a Scope Score of 32 and 10.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Middletown Middle
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Developing
32/100

High Schools (1)

Middletown Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.6 — 6.9 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Middletown High with a Scope Score of 51 and 19.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Middletown High
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
51/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Middletown Unified

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Middletown Unified a good school district?
Middletown Unified has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.2/100, which is 2.6 points below the state average. 17.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Middletown Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Middletown Unified is Lake County International Charter with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 27.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Middletown Unified spend per student?
Middletown Unified spends $12,093 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Middletown Unified?
Teacher salaries in Middletown Unified range from $55,752–$95,216 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.