New Milford School District
School District · New Milford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,738
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,738
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating New Milford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New 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.
New Milford High School
New Milford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
New Milford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Schaghticoke Middle School
New Milford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#117 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,738
$2,267 vs Connecticut median
District size
3,602 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
New Milford School District ranks #117 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. New Milford School District's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Milford High School (6.3/10), Sarah Noble Intermediate School (5.4/10), and Schaghticoke Middle School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in New Milford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Milford High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sarah Noble Intermediate School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Schaghticoke Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Northville Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Hill and Plain School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Milford School District
New Milford School District is a New Milford, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,602 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $22,738 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, New Milford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Milford High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, New Milford School District students show an average math proficiency of 61.3% and ELA proficiency of 67.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Milford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Milford School District with test data.
Schools in New Milford School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- New Milford
- Total Enrollment
- 3,602
- Teachers (FTE)
- 311
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Milford School District?
New Milford School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Milford School District?
The average composite rating for New Milford School District is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Milford School District?
New Milford School District spends $22,738 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Milford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Milford School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Milford School District?
New Milford High School is the highest-rated school in New Milford School District with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in New Milford School District?
Across schools in New Milford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Milford School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
New Milford School District has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 5 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.5%
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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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