Milford School District
School District · Milford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,704
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,704
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Milford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Milford School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
J. F. Kennedy School
Milford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Orchard Hills School
Milford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joseph A. Foran High School
Milford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#41 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,704
+$2,699 vs Connecticut median
District size
5,327 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Milford School District ranks #41 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Milford School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are J. F. Kennedy School (8.6/10), Orchard Hills School (8.2/10), and Joseph A. Foran High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 21% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Milford School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Milford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. F. Kennedy School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Orchard Hills School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Joseph A. Foran High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Pumpkin Delight School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Live Oaks School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Harborside Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Mathewson School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Jonathan Law High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | West Shore Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Orange Avenue School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Milford School District
Milford School District is a Milford, Connecticut school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,327 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $27,704 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Milford School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is J. F. Kennedy School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Milford School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 68.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Milford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Milford School District with test data.
Schools in Milford School District
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Milford
- Total Enrollment
- 5,327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 508
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Milford School District?
Milford School District has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Milford School District?
The average composite rating for Milford School District is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Milford School District?
Milford School District spends $27,704 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Milford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Milford School District is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Milford School District?
J. F. Kennedy School is the highest-rated school in Milford School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Milford School District?
Across schools in Milford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Milford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Milford School District has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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