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#477 of 990 schools in CT

Top 48% in state

Lewis S. Mills High School

High School · Regional School District 10 · Burlington, CT

A Regional School District 10 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

26 Lyon Rd., Burlington, CT 06013

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation25.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$21,849
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Lewis S. Mills High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewis S. Mills High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$158,357

Median home value

$393,900

Median rent

$1,235/mo

College educated

52.5%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Hill School at Ann Antolini SchoolPrivate · tuition9.2private1–123.5 mi127Compare →
Canton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–124.9 mi455Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Regional School District 10

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$21,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis S. Mills High School is listed in Regional School District 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis S. Mills High School

Lewis S. Mills High School is a public high school in Burlington, CT, part of Regional School District 10, serving approximately 627 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 990 schools in CT.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis S. Mills High School

What grades does Lewis S. Mills High School serve?

Lewis S. Mills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lewis S. Mills High School?

Lewis S. Mills High School has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis S. Mills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis S. Mills High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewis S. Mills High School rank in CT?

Lewis S. Mills High School ranks #477 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Lewis S. Mills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewis S. Mills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lewis S. Mills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis S. Mills High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lewis S. Mills High School a charter school?

No, Lewis S. Mills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lewis S. Mills High School a Title I school?

No, Lewis S. Mills High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis S. Mills High School?

13.1% of students at Lewis S. Mills High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
627
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 06013)
9,613
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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