Below Average
#187 of 219 schools in DE
Milford Central Academy
Middle School · Milford School District · Milford, DE
A middle school in Milford, DE where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1021 N Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
- Math 17% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milford Central Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 88 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Milford Central Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,441/100K
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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
$65,420
Median home value
$291,200
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Milford School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milford Central Academy is listed in Milford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milford Central Academy
Milford Central Academy is a public middle school in Milford, DE, part of Milford School District, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milford Central Academy
What grades does Milford Central Academy serve?
Milford Central Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Milford Central Academy?
Milford Central Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Central Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milford Central Academy rank in DE?
Milford Central Academy ranks #187 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Milford Central Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Milford Central Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Milford Central Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford Central Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Milford Central Academy a charter school?
No, Milford Central Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milford Central Academy a Title I school?
No, Milford Central Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (302) 430-7900
- Area population (ZIP 19963)
- 22,544
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19963; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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