Milford Central Academy
Tel:
(302)430-7900
- Milford Central Academy serves 968 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Milford Central Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Milford Central Academy's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 968 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Milford Central Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Milford Central Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #136 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 17% |
| Black | 24% | 30% |
| White | 53% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Milford Central Academy is Milford Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lake Forest High School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milford Milford Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1007 students
0.0 miles
1019 North Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302)422-1610 0.0 9-12 1007 - Milford Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 526 students
0.8 miles
449 North Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302)422-1630 0.8 1-5 526 - Milford Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 518 students
1.6 miles
310 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302)422-1640 1.6 2-5 518 - Milford Mispillion Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 559 students
1.9 miles
311 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302)424-5800 1.9 1-5 559 - Lincoln Morris (evelyn I.) Early Childhood Grades: PK-K | 391 students
4.2 miles
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302)422-1650 4.2 PK-K 391
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