Below Average
#201 of 219 schools in DE
Milford Senior High School
High School · Milford School District · Milford, DE
A high school in Milford, DE where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1019 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 70.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milford Senior High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 30 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Milford Senior High 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
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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
- #5 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 Senior High School is listed in Milford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milford Senior High School
Milford Senior High School is a public high school in Milford, DE, part of Milford School District, serving approximately 1,315 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milford Senior High School
What grades does Milford Senior High School serve?
Milford Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Milford Senior High School?
Milford Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Senior High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milford Senior High School rank in DE?
Milford Senior High School ranks #201 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Milford Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milford Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford Senior High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milford Senior High School a charter school?
No, Milford Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milford Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Milford Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (302) 422-1610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 70.0%
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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