For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,663 students in New Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
5 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
3,663 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New Milford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
113 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
748 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
29%
# Black Students
118 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
2,524 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
69%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
238
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
242
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
252
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
364
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
344
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,832 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,011
$25,998
Spending / Student
$20,832
$25,071
Best New Milford School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Hill And Plain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Grades: PK-2
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
New Milford High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
388 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #44.
Schaghticoke Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #55.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sunny Valley Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Milford School District?
New Milford School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,663 students.
What is the rank of New Milford School District?
New Milford School District is ranked #133 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford School District?
69% of New Milford School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Milford School District?
New Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,832 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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