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New Milford School District

School District · New Milford, Connecticut

Students: 3,602
Teachers (FTE): 311

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,602

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#123 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

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 #123 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. New Milford School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sarah Noble Intermediate School (7.4/10), Schaghticoke Middle School (5.8/10), and New Milford High School (5.5/10). 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.

#SchoolRating
1Sarah Noble Intermediate School7.4 / 10
2Schaghticoke Middle School5.8 / 10
3New Milford High School5.5 / 10
4Northville Elementary School4.2 / 10
5Hill and Plain School3.9 / 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. District-level spending was $22,738 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.4/10, New Milford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sarah Noble Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, New Milford School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.2%.

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

Math Proficiency55.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency62.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in New Milford School District with test data.

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
New Milford
Total Enrollment
3,602
Teachers (FTE)
311
District spending per student
$22,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in New Milford School District?

New Milford School District's district-level spending was $22,738 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Sarah Noble Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in New Milford School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

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 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.2%. 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 5.4/10 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
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
55.5%
ELA Proficiency
62.2%

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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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