Below Average
#2089 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Milford Public School
Elementary School · Milford Borough School District · Milford, NJ
An elementary school in Milford, NJ where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Milford, NJ 08848
- Math 18% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milford Public School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 35 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milford Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,509
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,521/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08848; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Holland Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Frenchtown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 423 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milford Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $34,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milford Public School is listed in Milford Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milford Public School
Milford Public School is a public elementary school in Milford, NJ, part of Milford Borough School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,089 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milford Public School
What grades does Milford Public School serve?
Milford Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Milford Public School?
Milford Public School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Public School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milford Public School rank in NJ?
Milford Public School ranks #2,089 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Milford Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milford Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford Public School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milford Public School a charter school?
No, Milford Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milford Public School a Title I school?
No, Milford Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milford Public School?
27.3% of students at Milford Public 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (908) 995-4349
- Area population (ZIP 08848)
- 8,376
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 08848; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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