Skip to main content

Average

#1201 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 49% in state

New Milford High School

High School · New Milford Public School District · New Milford, NJ

A high school in New Milford, NJ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

330 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646

  • Math 39% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency39.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation22.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$25,724
Chronic Absenteeism1.6%

Students at New Milford High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where New Milford 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average498/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New 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

$113,513

Median home value

$554,800

Median rent

$1,722/mo

College educated

48%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
22.6% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·33 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River Dell Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.8 mi992Compare →
Dumont High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.3 mi768Compare →
Bergenfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–121.4 mi1,250Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New Milford Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$25,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Milford High School is listed in New Milford Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Milford High School

New Milford High School is a public high school in New Milford, NJ, part of New Milford Public School District, serving approximately 580 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,201 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Milford High School

What grades does New Milford High School serve?

New Milford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Milford High School?

New Milford High School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Milford High School rank in NJ?

New Milford High School ranks #1,201 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is New Milford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Milford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 New Milford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Milford High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New Milford High School a charter school?

No, New Milford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Milford High School a Title I school?

No, New Milford High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Milford High School?

17.9% of students at New Milford High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
580
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 07646)
16,882
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 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 07646; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.