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Milner Middle School

Middle School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT

A Hartford School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

150 Tower Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112

  • Math 1% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)9% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$27,687
Chronic Absenteeism56.1%

Students at Milner Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency1%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 4% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
23%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
1%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (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

92.8%

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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The neighborhood

Where Milner Middle 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,385/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), 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

$47,010

Median home value

$203,300

Median rent

$1,229/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

22.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–121.2 mi116Compare →
M. L. King Jr. Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.36–81.6 mi187Compare →
Achievement First Hartford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–121.7 mi961Compare →
Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–121.8 mi533Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Hartford School District

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#14 of 39
District spending per student
$27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milner Middle School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milner Middle School

Milner Middle School is a public middle school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 278 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.1%
Area population (ZIP 06112)
21,918
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
30.8
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 06112; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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