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Milner Middle School
Middle School · Hartford School District
150 Tower Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Connecticut schools
#728 of 990
In Hartford
#13 of 42
public schools
In district
#14 of 39
Hartford School District
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Milner Middle School
Milner Middle School is a public middle school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District. Milner Middle School serves approximately 278 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Milner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 990 schools in CT.
Structured state assessment records for Milner Middle School show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- CT avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Milner Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Milner Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
56% of students at Milner Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Milner Middle School — Students at Milner Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Milner Middle School Compares
See how Milner Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
150 Tower Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Milner Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. GRACE ACADEMY HARTFORD (rated 8.4/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TRINITY ACADEMY OF HARTFORD (rated 7.0/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, M. L. King Jr. Middle School (rated 4.3/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Hartford, see our Hartford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SAND School Hartford | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Wish Museum School Hartford | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| OAK HILL SCHOOL Hartford | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Capital Preparatory Magnet School Hartford | 1.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Global Communications Academy Hartford | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: North Campus Hartford | 1.7 mi | 3.0 |
| M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Breakthrough Magnet School North Hartford | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| HARTFORD ADVENTIST ACADEMY Hartford | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Achievement First Hartford Academy Hartford | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Rawson School Hartford | 1.6 mi | 3.6 |
| COVENANT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Hartford | 2.3 mi | — |
| Bulkeley High School Hartford | 1.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Clover Street School Windsor | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| GRACE ACADEMY HARTFORD Hartford | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Jumoke Academy Hartford | 2.3 mi | 4.6 |
| TRINITY ACADEMY OF HARTFORD Hartford | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School Hartford | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Montessori Magnet at Fisher School Hartford | 2.0 mi | 3.5 |
| West Middle School Hartford | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$47,010
Median Home Value
$203,300
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
Population
21,918
College Educated
9.7%
Homeownership
40.2%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
22.2%
Median Age
30.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Middle School Brooklyn, CT | 5.1 |
| Oxford Middle School Oxford, CT | 4.9 |
| Thomaston Center School Thomaston, CT | 5.1 |
| Carmen Arace Intermediate School Bloomfield, CT | 4.8 |
| Putnam Middle School Putnam, CT | 4.8 |
| Derby Middle School Derby, CT | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Milner Middle School
What grades does Milner Middle School serve?
Milner Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Milner Middle School?
Milner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milner Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milner Middle School rank in CT?
Milner Middle School ranks #728 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Milner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Milner Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milner Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milner Middle School a charter school?
No, Milner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milner Middle School a Title I school?
No, Milner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milner Middle School?
92.8% of students at Milner Middle 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (860) 695-4380
Resources & Links
District
Hartford School District- District Enrollment
- 16,839
- Schools in District
- 41
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,687
- District Rank
- #14 of 39
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