Milford School District

70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,110 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.
Public Schools in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
5,110 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
484 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Milford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#96 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
41%
58%
50%
52%
47%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
32%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
65%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,932 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,192 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,932
$26,315
Spending / Student
$29,192
$25,377

Best Milford School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pumpkin Delight School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Joseph A. Foran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Calf Pen Meadow School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
395 Welch's Point Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Hills School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Mathewson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
West Shore Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
J. F. Kennedy School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Meadowside School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Seeman's Ln.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Jonathan Law High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
East Shore Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Live Oaks School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Orange Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,110 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #96 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 $29,192 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,110 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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