Milford Central Academy

1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,068 students in grades 6-8, Milford Central Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
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), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,068 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Milford Central Academy's student population of 1,068 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,068 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Milford Central Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milford Central Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#146 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
29%
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30%
42%
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17%
21%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
19%
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Black
26%
31%
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White
46%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Milford Central Academy and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 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 #146 out of 201 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Milford Central Academy?
1,068 students attend Milford Central Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Milford Central Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,068 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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