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Milford Mill Academy

High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3800 Washington Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.6% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation14.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism54.9%

Students at Milford Mill Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
48%
2025
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Milford Mill 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,784/100K

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

$64,284

Median home value

$248,400

Median rent

$1,390/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.4% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.0 mi1Compare →
Talmudical Academy of Baltimore, Inc.Private · tuition5.3PK–120.8 mi874Compare →
Talmudical Academy-baltimorePrivate · tuition5.3PK–120.9 mi874Compare →
Arlington Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–121.3 mi193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Baltimore County Public Schools

Schools in district
179
Rank in district
#116 of 169
District spending per student
$18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milford Mill Academy is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milford Mill Academy

Milford Mill Academy is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,470 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milford Mill Academy

What grades does Milford Mill Academy serve?

Milford Mill Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Milford Mill Academy?

Milford Mill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Mill Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Milford Mill Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milford Mill Academy rank in MD?

Milford Mill Academy ranks #1,226 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Milford Mill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Milford Mill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Mill Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford Mill Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Milford Mill Academy a charter school?

No, Milford Mill Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milford Mill Academy a Title I school?

No, Milford Mill Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milford Mill Academy?

58.0% of students at Milford Mill Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 21207)
49,599
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
38.5
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21207; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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