Top Rankings
Milford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,203 students in Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
九游体育s in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
5,203 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
486 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Milford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
442 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
849 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
31%
# Black Students
258 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
3,374 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
65%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
269 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
403
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
373
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
380
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
368
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
358
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
399
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
374
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
408
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
397
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
387
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
391
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,397 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,670 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,397
$26,157
Spending / Student
$28,670
$25,225
Best Milford School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph A. Foran High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Pumpkin Delight School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard Hills School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Calf Pen Meadow School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Welch's Point Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
J. F. Kennedy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Live Oaks School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mathewson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
West Shore Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Jonathan Law High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #1111.
Meadowside School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Seeman's Ln.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #1212.
Orange Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1313.
East Shore Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,203 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #94 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford School District?
65% of Milford School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford School District?
Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,670 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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