Very Good
#246 of 990 schools in CT
Top 25% in state
Live Oaks School
Elementary School · Milford School District · Milford, CT
A Milford School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
575 Merwin Ave., Milford, CT 06460
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Live Oaks School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Live Oaks 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,220/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,776
Median home value
$372,900
Median rent
$1,804/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma E. Pagels SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Seth G. Haley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Milford Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milford School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $27,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oaks School is listed in Milford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oaks School
Live Oaks School is a public elementary school in Milford, CT, part of Milford School District, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oaks School
What grades does Live Oaks School serve?
Live Oaks School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Live Oaks School?
Live Oaks School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oaks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oaks School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oaks School rank in CT?
Live Oaks School ranks #246 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Live Oaks School's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oaks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Live Oaks School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oaks School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Live Oaks School a charter school?
No, Live Oaks School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oaks School a Title I school?
No, Live Oaks School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oaks School?
31.5% of students at Live Oaks 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (203) 783-3564
- Area population (ZIP 06460)
- 37,084
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
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 06460; 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
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