Top Rankings
Milford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,262 students in Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
5,262 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Milford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
481 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
820 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
30%
# Black Students
251 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
3,474 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
66%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
223 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
236
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
369
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
363
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
375
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
369
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
356
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
410
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
370
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
407
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
427
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
399
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
402
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
387
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
392
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,067 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,349 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,067
$26,037
Spending / Student
$28,349
$25,109
Best Milford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harborside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph A. Foran High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Pumpkin Delight School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #55.
Calf Pen Meadow School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Welch's Point Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
J. F. Kennedy School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Live Oaks School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mathewson School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #99.
West Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Jonathan Law High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #1111.
Meadowside School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Seeman's Ln.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1212.
Orange Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1313.
East Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,262 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #95 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford School District?
66% of Milford School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford School District?
Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,349 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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