Milford Central Academy serves 1,087 students in grades 6-8.
Milford Central Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milford Central Academy's student population of 1,087 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Milford Central Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Milford Central Academy is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
25%
30%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Milford Central Academy's ranking?
Milford Central Academy is ranked #114 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Milford Central Academy?
1,087 students attend Milford Central Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Milford Central Academy students are White, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milford Central Academy?
Milford Central Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milford Central Academy offer ?
Milford Central Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Milford Central Academy part of?
Milford Central Academy is part of Milford School District.
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