Excellent
#67 of 990 schools in CT
Top 7% in state
Mill Hill School
Elementary School · Fairfield School District · Southport, CT
A Fairfield School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
635 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Hill School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Mill Hill 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$214,523
Median home value
$1,087,100
Median rent
$3,193/mo
College educated
83.6%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06890; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Riverfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Great Beginnings Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Long Lots SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 562 | Compare → |
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.
Fairfield School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $26,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Hill School is listed in Fairfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Hill School
Mill Hill School is a public elementary school in Southport, CT, part of Fairfield School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Hill School
What grades does Mill Hill School serve?
Mill Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mill Hill School?
Mill Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Hill School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Hill School rank in CT?
Mill Hill School ranks #67 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Mill Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Mill Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Hill School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mill Hill School a charter school?
No, Mill Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Hill School a Title I school?
No, Mill Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Hill School?
9.2% of students at Mill Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (203) 255-8320
- Area population (ZIP 06890)
- 4,566
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 06890; 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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