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Schools in Milford · Milford School District

Milford’s public schools score below 60% of Delaware districts on tests and graduation

In Milford, 22% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Delaware average (29%). The grade covers the public school district serving Milford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Delaware, not nationally.

#26of 37 Delaware townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Delaware state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
34%
▼ 8 pts vs DE 42%
2021–22
Math proficiency
22%
▼ 7 pts vs DE 29%
2021–22
Graduate on time
84%
▼ 5 pts vs DE 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.8K
▼ 29% vs DE $22.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.9
DE 14.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
4,523 students on the public path
In brief

Milford’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 28 Delaware towns with household incomes within a quarter of Milford’s, its schools beat 25%, lower than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 42% and 29% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Delaware. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,795 per student, against $22,312 across Delaware (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Milford Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Milford’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 40% of Delaware school districts, #26 of 37 Delaware towns. Both inputs trail the Delaware average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Delaware school districts we grade (42)Better than 40%
Lower resultsHigher results
Delaware towns with similar household incomes (28)Better than 25%
CB−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,221 test results and a graduating class of 308 could put Milford anywhere from C to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Milford’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,236 in math, 2,206 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Milford, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KMorris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhoodin LincolnNo scores
1–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC to C+
6–8Milford Central AcademyMilford School DistrictB−
9–12Milford Senior High SchoolMilford School DistrictC

Milford’s public schools are run by Milford School District, which also serves Ellendale, Frederica, Houston and Slaughter Beach. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Milford School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 4,523 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 16.9 per teacher (DE 14.7)
$15,795DE $22,312 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading34%
State average 42.2% · 2206 students tested
Math22%
State average 29.2% · 2236 students tested

Milford vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Delaware towns that share Milford’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MilfordC+Milford

Every school in Milford

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Delaware’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Milfordby address
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
C+
693 students15:1Rate it →
Mispillion Elementary
Elementary · Grades 1–5
C
568 students15:1Rate it →
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
C
540 students17:1Rate it →
Milford Central Academy
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
1,013 students19:1Rate it →
Milford Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
1,271 students20:1Rate it →
Also serving Milfordin other towns
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Lincoln
438 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Milford Christian School
Grades PK–11
Private · Religious
145 students12:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Milford Middle School).

Questions about Milford’s schools

Are Milford’s schools good?

On Delaware’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Milford children attend score below 60% of Delaware’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #26 of 37 Delaware towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 25%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Milford in?

Milford School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,523 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Milford kids go to high school?

Milford Senior High School, with 1,271 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Milford’s graduation rate?

84% of the class of 2023 in Milford School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Delaware.

How much does Milford spend per student?

$15,795 in Milford School District (FY2024), against $22,312 across Delaware. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Milford?

Yes: Milford Christian School (religious, grades PK–11, 145 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Delaware. Stars are from neighbors.