Milford School District
School District · Milford, Delaware
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#17 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,324
$4,043 vs Delaware median
District size
4,595 students
Smaller than Delaware median
About Milford School District
Milford School District is a Milford, Delaware school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,595 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $15,324 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Milford School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Morris (evelyn I.) Early Childhood, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Milford School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
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
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Milford
- Total Enrollment
- 4,595
- Teachers (FTE)
- 285
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Milford School District?
Milford School District has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Milford School District?
The average composite rating for Milford School District is 4.6/10. 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 $15,324 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Milford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Milford School District is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Milford School District?
Morris (evelyn I.) Early Childhood is the highest-rated school in Milford School District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Milford School District?
Across schools in Milford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Milford School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Milford School District has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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- Campus Community School (1)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware 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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