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Milton Elementary School vs. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

Should you attend Milton Elementary School or H. O. Brittingham Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Milton Elementary School
512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
402 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 565 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 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
565 students
497 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Milton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Milton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Milton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cape Henlopen School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cape Henlopen School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#27 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
#41 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Milton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in DE)
46%
(Top 20% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Milton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in DE)
51%
(Top 30% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Milton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in DE)
20-24%
(Top 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Milton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Milton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
92
Grade 1 Students
100
62
Grade 2 Students
80
81
Grade 3 Students
91
77
Grade 4 Students
103
91
Grade 5 Students
103
94

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Milton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Milton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Milton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Milton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Milton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cape Henlopen School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Milton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Milton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(12-13 School Year Data)
4%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Milton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cape Henlopen School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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