Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy

www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/middletown/

Charter School 287 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy, located in Middletown, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates under the Performance Academies network. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic instruction with a daily focus on physical health and wellness. By prioritizing movement and fitness alongside core subjects like math, reading, and science, the academy aims to foster an environment that improves student focus, energy levels, and overall academic achievement.

In addition to its focus on physical activity, the school emphasizes character development and personalized learning to help students succeed in and out of the classroom. The academy is designed to provide a structured yet supportive community, utilizing small class sizes and data-driven instruction to meet individual student needs. As part of the Performance Academies model, Middletown Prep strives to prepare students for future success by balancing high academic standards with healthy lifestyle habits.

287

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	137
Black	83
Two or More	27

Hispanic
137 (47.7 %)
Black
83 (28.9 %)
White
40 (13.9 %)
Two or More
27 (9.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Phone:	(513)424-6110
Website:	http://www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/middletown/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 13