Milton Elementary School

512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Milton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in DE
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Milton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Milton Elementary School's student population of 539 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
539 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Milton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#24 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Milton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Milton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
19%
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Black
10%
30%
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White
59%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Milton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Milton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milton Elementary School's ranking?
Milton Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Milton Elementary School often compared to?
Milton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. O. Brittingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Milton Elementary School?
539 students attend Milton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Milton Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milton Elementary School offer ?
Milton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Milton Elementary School part of?
Milton Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.

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Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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