Top Rankings
Milford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,313 students in Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
5,313 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
493 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Milford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
473 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
761 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
29%
# Black Students
237 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
3,630 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
68%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
223
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
364
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
372
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
390
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
383
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
416
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
414
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
414
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
431
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
400
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
398
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,788 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,076 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,788
$25,998
Spending / Student
$28,076
$25,071
Best Milford School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph A. Foran High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowside School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Seeman's Ln.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
West Shore Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
J. F. Kennedy School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Pumpkin Delight School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Jonathan Law High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Calf Pen Meadow School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Welch's Point Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Live Oaks School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Mathewson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Orange Avenue School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1212.
East Shore Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Orchard Hills School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,313 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #87 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford School District?
68% of Milford School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford School District?
Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,076 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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