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#68 of 219 schools in DE

Top 31% in state

Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School

Elementary School · Milford School District

310 Lovers Lane, Milford, DE 19963

Enrollment

689

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

1st – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#68 of 219

In Milford

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 6

Milford School District

Academic growth

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School

7.2/10

Elementary School in Milford · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Mispillion Elementary

3.5/10

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4.3/10

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About Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School

Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milford, DE, part of Milford School District. Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School serves approximately 689 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.9 pts above district
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • District avg 5.3
  • DE avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.7% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.6% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected+6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,324
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School — Students at Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 52.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
43.7%
ELA
55.5%
2016
Math
44.3%
ELA
53.2%
2017
Math
52.3%
ELA
49.3%
2018
Math
52.2%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
58.5%
ELA
59.6%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
20.4%
ELA
32.3%
2022
Math
35.2%
ELA
46.4%
2023
Math
37.4%
ELA
43.1%
2024
Math
42.9%
ELA
47.5%
2025
Math
38.2%
ELA
43.6%

* 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: 7.8/10.

How Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School Compares

See how Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.2/10
69th percentile in DE
Academic
7.8/10
Very Good
Growth
7.8/10
Very Good
Environment
5.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
47 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.1%

Location

310 Lovers Lane, Milford, DE 19963

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 10.2 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Milton Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, DELMARVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS MILTON CAMPUS (rated 6.8/10, 10.1 miles away, in nearby Milton), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Milford, see our Milford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Mispillion Elementary Milford 0.1 mi 3.5
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School Milford 1.2 mi 4.3
Milford Senior High School Milford 1.7 mi 4.2
Milford Central Academy Milford 1.7 mi 4.7
MILFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Milford 1.6 mi 6.3
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood Lincoln 2.6 mi 6.2
Lake Forest East Elementary School Frederica 7.5 mi 5.5
Lake Forest High School Felton 9.1 mi 4.7
Lake Forest Central Elementary School Felton 9.3 mi 6.1
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School Milton 10.2 mi 9.0
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School Harrington 9.0 mi 4.9
Delaware Early Childhood Center Harrington 8.9 mi 4.8
Lake Forest South Elementary School Harrington 9.0 mi 6.3
Milton Elementary School Milton 10.8 mi 8.2
DELMARVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS MILTON CAMPUS Milton 10.1 mi 6.8
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia 11.8 mi 5.3
GREENWOOD MENNONITE SCHOOL Greenwood 10.3 mi 6.1
Mariner Middle School Milton 11.3 mi 7.0
Lake Forest North Elementary School Felton 10.8 mi 6.2
Magnolia Middle School Magnolia 12.7 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19963 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,420

Median Home Value

$291,200

Median Rent

$1,161/mo

Population

22,544

College Educated

27.4%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Median Age

40.3

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Wilmington, DE 7.2
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Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School New Castle, DE 7.3
Lombardy Elementary School Wilmington, DE 7.1
Smyrna Elementary School Smyrna, DE 7.0
The Bayard School Wilmington, DE 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School

What grades does Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School serve?

Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School?

Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School rank in DE?

Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School ranks #68 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Sussex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%

District

Milford School District
District Enrollment
4,595
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,324
District Rank
#1 of 6

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