Serving 651 students in grades 5-8, Milford Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the Delaware state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Delaware state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)76%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
26%
30%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% DE state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% DE state average).
How many students attend Milford Middle School?
651 students attend Milford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Milford Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milford Middle School?
Milford Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milford Middle School offer ?
Milford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Milford Middle School part of?
Milford Middle School is part of Milford School District.
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