Mill Hill School

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Mill Hill School ranks 77 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mill Hill School is a public elementary school serving 404 students in grades K-5 in Southport, Connecticut, which is part of the highly-ranked Fairfield School District. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with over 80% of 4th and 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to less than 52% statewide. Mill Hill School is ranked among the top 15-20% of elementary schools in Connecticut, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to other high-performing schools in the Fairfield district, such as Dwight Elementary School and Sherman School, Mill Hill School has a more diverse student population, with around 80% White students, compared to even higher percentages at those other schools. However, Mill Hill School has relatively low rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student body compared to the state average.

Despite its strong academic performance, Mill Hill School's per-student spending is on par with the Fairfield district average, suggesting its success is not solely driven by higher funding levels. However, the school's demographics and equity considerations warrant further exploration to ensure all students have access to the same educational opportunities, as the low percentage of economically disadvantaged students may indicate potential access issues for families from lower-income backgrounds.

Detail:

Public K-5

635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890

(203) 255-8320

District: Fairfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,801

Students who attend Mill Hill School usually attend:

Middle:	Roger Ludlowe Middle School
High:	Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mill Hill School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Hill School is 13.1. 8 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mill Hill School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Hill School is $19,801. 7 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mill Hill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Hill School 77^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Mill Hill School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Fairfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield School District 28^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mill Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Mill Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	87.04	7^th	570	98.8%
2007	83.84	29^th	568	94.9%
2008	81.41	67^th	565	88.1%
2009	81.84	46^th	566	91.9%
2010	76.82	146^th	579	74.8%
2011	77.72	126^th	565	77.7%
2012	75.36	147^th	564	73.9%
2013	79.40	96^th	557	82.8%
2015	79.98	121^st	551	78.0%
2016	73.00	153^rd	518	70.5%
2017	83.14	90^th	519	82.7%
2018	81.76	108^th	532	79.7%
2019	84.57	85^th	522	83.7%
2021	87.73	69^th	538	87.2%
2022	90.53	34^th	490	93.1%
2023	89.57	40^th	491	91.9%
2024	84.69	77^th	497	84.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Mill Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	73.90	77^th	259	70.3%
2019	73.04	80^th	242	66.9%
2021	81.89	82^nd	455	82.0%
2023	79.29	62^nd	230	73.0%
2024	85.01	26^th	237	89.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Mill Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	74.36	81^st	262	69.1%
2019	82.43	38^th	247	84.6%
2021	87.53	51^st	445	88.5%
2022	79.39	55^th	232	76.3%
2023	85.60	26^th	231	88.7%
2024	72.93	79^th	233	66.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mill Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	64.84	110^th	296	62.8%
2019	72.99	74^th	295	74.9%
2021	75.67	75^th	327	77.1%
2022	82.53	30^th	252	88.1%
2023	77.43	48^th	262	81.7%
2024	63.14	103^rd	250	58.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mill Hill School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	263	3	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	281
1993	348	3	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	368
1994	421	1	10	4	1	n/a	n/a	437
1995	466	4	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	486
1996	466	4	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	486
1997	510	4	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	526
1998	453	1	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	464
1999	451	7	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	468
2000	452	10	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	479
2001	446	9	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	474
2002	458	3	17	11	2	n/a	n/a	491
2003	458	3	17	11	2	n/a	n/a	491
2004	476	1	18	10	2	n/a	n/a	507
2005	407	0	14	10	2	n/a	n/a	433
2006	467	0	15	13	2	n/a	n/a	497
2007	420	0	10	15	2	n/a	n/a	447
2008	432	4	14	13	2	n/a	n/a	465
2009	429	6	20	15	0	n/a	n/a	470
2010	417	8	25	28	0	n/a	n/a	478
2011	400	5	24	35	0	0	10	474
2012	386	4	21	34	0	0	14	459
2013	382	2	20	29	0	0	12	445
2014	364	2	16	32	0	1	14	429
2015	359	5	14	27	0	1	7	413
2016	322	7	18	19	0	1	15	382
2017	312	8	28	19	0	0	17	384
2018	277	6	23	22	1	0	18	347
2019	280	5	23	18	1	0	19	346
2020	286	4	24	19	1	0	20	354
2021	285	1	22	26	1	0	25	360
2022	299	0	22	23	1	0	23	368
2023	323	3	22	31	1	0	24	404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mill Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	281	17.6	15.9	3.9
1993	368	23.4	15.7	0.3
1994	437	20.9	20.9	4.1
1995	486	29.1	16.7	5.6
1996	486	29.1	16.7	5.6
1997	526	34.2	15.4	2.3
1998	464	28.2	16.5	2.4
1999	468	31.9	14.7	2.4
2000	479	33.0	14.5	2.1
2001	474	34.0	13.9	n/a
2002	491	34.6	14.2	2.2
2003	491	34.6	14.2	2.2
2004	507	36.0	14.1	2.4
2005	433	26.7	16.2	n/a
2006	497	27.1	18.3	1
2007	447	28.1	15.9	n/a
2008	465	30.0	15.5	1.3
2009	470	34.8	14.9	3
2010	478	31.5	15.1	4.6
2011	474	33.9	13.9	5.7
2012	459	32.3	14.1	5.7
2013	445	32.3	13.7	5.2
2014	429	31.6	13.5	4.9
2015	413	30.0	13.7	4.6
2016	382	29.0	13.1	5
2017	384	26.8	14.3	3.6
2018	347	26.7	12.9	3.7
2019	346	25.9	13.3	6.1
2020	354	28.4	12.4	7.3
2021	360	28.0	12.8	7.8
2022	368	26.6	13.8	8.7
2023	404	30.8	13.1	9.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mill Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	281	17.6	15.9	3.9
1993	368	23.4	15.7	0.3
1994	437	20.9	20.9	4.1
1995	486	29.1	16.7	5.6
1996	486	29.1	16.7	5.6
1997	526	34.2	15.4	2.3
1998	464	28.2	16.5	2.4
1999	468	31.9	14.7	2.4
2000	479	33.0	14.5	2.1
2001	474	34.0	13.9	n/a
2002	491	34.6	14.2	2.2
2003	491	34.6	14.2	2.2
2004	507	36.0	14.1	2.4
2005	433	26.7	16.2	n/a
2006	497	27.1	18.3	1
2007	447	28.1	15.9	n/a
2008	465	30.0	15.5	1.3
2009	470	34.8	14.9	3
2010	478	31.5	15.1	4.6
2011	474	33.9	13.9	5.7
2012	459	32.3	14.1	5.7
2013	445	32.3	13.7	5.2
2014	429	31.6	13.5	4.9
2015	413	30.0	13.7	4.6
2016	382	29.0	13.1	5
2017	384	26.8	14.3	3.6
2018	347	26.7	12.9	3.7
2019	346	25.9	13.3	6.1
2020	354	28.4	12.4	7.3
2021	360	28.0	12.8	7.8
2022	368	26.6	13.8	8.7
2023	404	30.8	13.1	9.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Hill School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,347
2019	$16,738
2020	$17,498
2021	$18,113
2022	$18,683
2023	$19,801

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Hill School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 40^th of 491 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mill Hill School)	78.7	76.3	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)	76.4	71.5	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mill Hill School)	83.6	71.2	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)	81	74.9	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Hill School)	75.8	83.1	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)	76.5	73.6	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mill Hill School)	75.8	84.5	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)	73	74.4	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Hill School)	78.7	85.7	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)	81.7	76.7	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	346	404	16.8%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	23	22	4.3%
Hispanic	18	31	72.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	280	323	15.4%
Two or More Races	19	24	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.1%	9.9%	3.8%

Schools Near Mill Hill School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Mill Hill School	Public	K-5	635 Mill Hill Terrace	Southport	06890	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8320	404	31	13.1	9.9%	323 (80.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (7.7%)	22 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	84.7	77^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.5%		89.6	40^th of 491 public elementary schools	91.9%	37	76.3	68.8	83.9	78.7			65.6	78.6	69.7				$19,801
Riverfield School	Public	K-5	1625 Mill Plain Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8328	391	29	13.4	4.1%	324 (82.9%)	3 (0.8%)	34 (8.7%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	83.5	84^th of 497 public elementary schools	83.1%		89.2	43^rd of 491 public elementary schools	91.2%	41	66.2	76.8	72.1	75.0			76.8	78.7	66.2				$18,995
Long Lots School	Public	K-5	13 Hyde Ln.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1910	590	56	10.5	2.2%	432 (73.2%)	9 (1.5%)	54 (9.2%)	57 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	92.1	16^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.2	34^th of 491 public elementary schools	93.1%	18	89.8	76.9	80.2	87.5			90.1	76.7	77.3				$23,002
Sherman School	Public	K-5	250 Fern St.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8330	389	31	12.3	8.2%	329 (84.6%)	7 (1.8%)	25 (6.4%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	90.4	33^rd of 497 public elementary schools	93.4%		93.8	9^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.2%	24	79.0	66.2	86.8	93.5			75.0	86.8	87.1				$19,598
Green's Farms School	Public	K-5	17 Morningside Dr. South	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 222-3610	442	40	10.9	2.3%	340 (76.9%)	13 (2.9%)	32 (7.2%)	23 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.5%)	93.4	11^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.8%		90.2	35^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.9%	24	84.5	81.7	80.6	90.1			85.4	80.6	93.0				$26,554
Osborn Hill School	Public	K-5	760 Stillson Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8340	441	38	11.4	4.8%	344 (78.0%)	6 (1.4%)	37 (8.4%)	24 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	87	51^st of 497 public elementary schools	89.7%		87.3	59^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.0%	8	87.3		82.6	81.0			68.1	72.5	77.8				$21,078
Holland Hill School	Public	K-5	105 Meadowcroft Road	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8314	374	31	12.2	27.8%	226 (60.4%)	15 (4.0%)	73 (19.5%)	28 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.6%)	86.2	58^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.3%		85.1	76^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.5%	18	69.8	73.8	67.2	77.8			82.0	77.0	84.1				$20,094
Dwight Elementary School	Public	K-5	1600 Redding Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8312	245	20	12.4	6.9%	202 (82.4%)	6 (2.4%)	11 (4.5%)	9 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)	93.7	10^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.0%		92.8	11^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.8%	1		82.9	87.2	79.5			87.8		87.2				$22,639
Black Rock School	Public	PK, KG-8	545 Brewster St.	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7500	445	33	13.4	70.1%	119 (26.7%)	53 (11.9%)	261 (58.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	23.1	356^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.4%		17	380^th of 491 public elementary schools	22.6%	24	26.0				48.8	48.8	19.0	21.7		34.9	22.2	27.9	$18,211
McKinley School	Public	K-5	60 Thompson St.	Fairfield	06825	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8318	433	41	10.6	49.2%	195 (45.0%)	35 (8.1%)	139 (32.1%)	44 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (3.9%)	55	226^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.5%		56.2	224^th of 491 public elementary schools	54.4%	2		58.8	43.5	56.0			61.2	58.0	44.0				$21,436

Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Hill School

What district is Mill Hill School in?

Fairfield School District

What is the racial makeup of Mill Hill School?

Students at Mill Hill School are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Mill Hill School attend?

Students who attend Mill Hill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roger Ludlowe Middle School
High : Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Is Mill Hill School a good school?

Mill Hill School ranks 77^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mill Hill School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Mill Hill School.

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