For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,639 students in New Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
5 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
3,639 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New Milford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.67
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
128 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
847 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
30%
# Black Students
124 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
2,448 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
67%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
247
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
230
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
260
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
300
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
339
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,969 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,149
$26,037
Spending / Student
$20,969
$25,109
Best New Milford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Grades: PK-2
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
New Milford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
388 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,247 students
Rank: #33.
Hill And Plain School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Grades: PK-2
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sunny Valley Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
Schaghticoke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Milford School District?
New Milford School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,639 students.
What is the rank of New Milford School District?
New Milford School District is ranked #132 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford School District?
67% of New Milford School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Milford School District?
New Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,969 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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