Mathewson School

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Mathewson School ranks 212 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mathewson School is a public elementary school serving 315 students in grades K-5 in Milford, Connecticut, which is part of the Milford School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with a focus on strong test scores, a low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

Mathewson School stands out for its academic excellence, with 56.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52% for the district and 45.9% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 10.7 over the past few years, which is lower than other Live Oaks School, Pumpkin Delight School, and other Milford schools. Additionally, Mathewson School has a higher per-student spending of $20,201, compared to the district's range of $18,560 to $20,503 per student.

While Mathewson School has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students compared to other Milford schools, which could contribute to a more diverse and inclusive learning environment. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students performing well but male and White students lagging behind. Nonetheless, Mathewson School remains a strong-performing elementary school within the Milford district, outpacing many of its peers in academic achievement and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public K-5

466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460

(203) 783-3527

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,290

Students who attend Mathewson School usually attend:

Middle:	Harborside Middle School
High:	Jonathan Law High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

17.8%

Asian:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mathewson School ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Hispanic (17.8%), Asian (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mathewson School is 10, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Milford School District! (See more...)

Compare Mathewson School employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mathewson School is $24,290, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Milford School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mathewson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mathewson School 212^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Mathewson School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 84^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mathewson School

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Rank History for all students at Mathewson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	77.93	119^th	570	79.1%
2007	76.49	135^th	568	76.2%
2008	80.15	83^rd	565	85.3%
2009	78.93	101^st	566	82.2%
2010	73.50	176^th	579	69.6%
2016	66.62	194^th	518	62.5%
2017	64.34	193^rd	519	62.8%
2018	73.04	166^th	532	68.8%
2019	69.46	187^th	522	64.2%
2021	60.26	227^th	538	57.8%
2022	57.71	216^th	490	55.9%
2023	57.62	215^th	491	56.2%
2024	59.64	212^th	497	57.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mathewson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	66.74	107^th	259	58.7%
2019	78.09	61^st	242	74.8%
2021	64.72	170^th	455	62.6%
2022	49.93	134^th	234	42.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Mathewson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	63.10	129^th	262	50.8%
2019	53.39	141^st	247	42.9%
2021	43.27	243^rd	445	45.4%
2022	52.48	139^th	232	40.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mathewson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	47.16	183^rd	296	38.2%
2019	56.25	146^th	295	50.5%
2021	29.48	251^st	327	23.2%
2022	35.56	191^st	252	24.2%
2023	28.75	215^th	262	17.9%
2024	42.63	175^th	250	30.0%

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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 Mathewson School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	335	8	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	354
1989	375	8	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	390
1990	357	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	368
1991	373	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	384
1992	403	3	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	416
1993	413	4	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	428
1994	424	4	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	441
1995	375	5	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	390
1996	375	5	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	390
1997	368	4	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	383
1998	370	6	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	388
1999	347	10	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	377
2000	367	10	16	7	0	n/a	n/a	400
2001	404	10	18	7	0	n/a	n/a	439
2002	446	7	22	6	0	n/a	n/a	481
2003	446	7	22	6	0	n/a	n/a	481
2004	444	10	24	8	1	n/a	n/a	487
2005	466	11	30	4	0	n/a	n/a	511
2006	530	21	42	5	0	n/a	n/a	598
2007	481	26	59	9	0	n/a	n/a	575
2008	414	21	50	8	0	n/a	n/a	493
2009	383	24	56	9	0	n/a	n/a	472
2010	388	27	63	9	1	n/a	n/a	488
2011	346	13	82	14	0	0	0	455
2012	294	11	77	22	1	0	0	405
2013	276	14	87	28	1	0	0	406
2014	249	13	89	24	1	0	1	377
2015	243	11	88	25	0	0	2	369
2016	282	16	75	35	0	1	5	414
2017	271	16	76	40	0	0	7	410
2018	252	13	73	34	0	0	8	380
2019	242	11	69	43	0	0	10	375
2020	229	11	64	40	0	0	15	359
2021	218	13	48	38	0	0	12	329
2022	212	11	44	46	0	0	14	327
2023	197	14	34	56	0	0	14	315

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 Mathewson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	22.0	16.0	n/a
1989	390	23.0	16.9	n/a
1990	368	22.0	16.7	n/a
1991	384	21.0	18.2	n/a
1992	416	24.7	16.8	8.9
1993	428	27.0	15.9	0.7
1994	441	28.1	15.7	10.7
1995	390	23.1	16.9	9.5
1996	390	23.1	16.9	9.5
1997	383	23.8	16.1	7
1998	388	25.0	15.5	5.7
1999	377	25.9	14.6	8
2000	400	30.7	13.0	7.3
2001	439	32.5	13.5	n/a
2002	481	37.1	13.0	6.2
2003	481	37.1	13.0	6.2
2004	487	36.4	13.4	5.5
2005	511	32.9	15.5	n/a
2006	598	36.4	16.4	6.4
2007	575	34.7	16.6	4.5
2008	493	36.3	13.6	5.7
2009	472	37.6	13.4	5.7
2010	488	35.9	13.5	7.4
2011	455	35.4	12.8	8.1
2012	405	30.1	13.4	15.1
2013	406	32.5	12.4	15
2014	377	28.9	13.0	15.4
2015	369	29.0	12.7	14.6
2016	414	35.0	11.8	13
2017	410	33.1	12.3	14.4
2018	380	34.3	11.0	12.4
2019	375	35.9	10.4	17.1
2020	359	33.4	10.7	22
2021	329	37.2	8.8	23.7
2022	327	30.4	10.7	23.5
2023	315	31.2	10.0	24.8

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 Mathewson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	22.0	16.0	n/a
1989	390	23.0	16.9	n/a
1990	368	22.0	16.7	n/a
1991	384	21.0	18.2	n/a
1992	416	24.7	16.8	8.9
1993	428	27.0	15.9	0.7
1994	441	28.1	15.7	10.7
1995	390	23.1	16.9	9.5
1996	390	23.1	16.9	9.5
1997	383	23.8	16.1	7
1998	388	25.0	15.5	5.7
1999	377	25.9	14.6	8
2000	400	30.7	13.0	7.3
2001	439	32.5	13.5	n/a
2002	481	37.1	13.0	6.2
2003	481	37.1	13.0	6.2
2004	487	36.4	13.4	5.5
2005	511	32.9	15.5	n/a
2006	598	36.4	16.4	6.4
2007	575	34.7	16.6	4.5
2008	493	36.3	13.6	5.7
2009	472	37.6	13.4	5.7
2010	488	35.9	13.5	7.4
2011	455	35.4	12.8	8.1
2012	405	30.1	13.4	15.1
2013	406	32.5	12.4	15
2014	377	28.9	13.0	15.4
2015	369	29.0	12.7	14.6
2016	414	35.0	11.8	13
2017	410	33.1	12.3	14.4
2018	380	34.3	11.0	12.4
2019	375	35.9	10.4	17.1
2020	359	33.4	10.7	22
2021	329	37.2	8.8	23.7
2022	327	30.4	10.7	23.5
2023	315	31.2	10.0	24.8

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 Mathewson School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,899
2019	$20,201
2020	$21,017
2021	$22,735
2022	$22,729
2023	$24,290

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mathewson School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 215^th of 491 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mathewson School)	63.3	62	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	62.6	46	16.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mathewson School)	63.3	66	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	66.9	45.2	21.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mathewson School)	70.3	50	20.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	66.7	48.6	18.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mathewson School)	77	46	31%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	66.4	46.2	20.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mathewson School)	75.4	59.2	16.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	73.6	58.5	15.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mathewson School)	47.4	46.9	0.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	55.7	45.5	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	375	315	16%
African American	11	14	27.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	69	34	50.7%
Hispanic	43	56	30.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	242	197	18.6%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.1%	24.8%	7.7%

Schools Near Mathewson 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Mathewson School	Public	K-5	466 West River St.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3527	315	31	10.0	24.8%	197 (62.5%)	14 (4.4%)	56 (17.8%)	34 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	59.6	212^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.3%		57.6	215^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.2%	3	58.0	56.9	45.1	58.0		65.5	66.7	44.0		$24,290
Orange Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Orange Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3537	404	34	11.7	23.3%	280 (69.3%)	28 (6.9%)	58 (14.4%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	58.1	215^th of 497 public elementary schools	56.7%		46.5	253^rd of 491 public elementary schools	48.5%	38		52.2	66.7	55.9		55.1	64.8	41.4		$21,271
Meadowside School	Public	K-5	80 Seeman's Ln.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3555	269	25	10.9	33.1%	124 (46.1%)	9 (3.3%)	52 (19.3%)	67 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.9%)	50.7	244^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.9%		46.1	257^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.7%	13		50.0	56.3	51.2		60.5	54.2	34.1		$21,587
J. F. Kennedy School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 West Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 783-3568	329	28	11.8	39.8%	200 (60.8%)	11 (3.3%)	81 (24.6%)	23 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.0%)	50.3	246^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.5%		48.8	245^th of 491 public elementary schools	50.1%	1	54.2	50.0	48.0	55.9		52.5	52.0	44.1		$21,402
Orchard Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 Marino Dr.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3566	347	30	11.5	21.6%	262 (75.5%)	12 (3.5%)	41 (11.8%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	30.3	324^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.8%		42.5	272^nd of 491 public elementary schools	44.6%	52	51.3	35.3	40.0				32.7	33.3		$22,633
Peck Place School	Public	1-6	500 Peck Ln.	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Orange School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 891-8034	358	30	11.9	12.8%	248 (69.3%)	6 (1.7%)	25 (7.0%)	57 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.9%)	80.5	109^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.1%		78.8	122^nd of 491 public elementary schools	75.2%	13	75.5	65.5	70.8	75.5	66.7	72.4	64.6	60.4	71.4	$19,557
Pumpkin Delight School	Public	PK, KG-5	27 Art St.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 783-3531	262	22	11.6	35.1%	173 (66.0%)	7 (2.7%)	44 (16.8%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.4%)	75	144^th of 497 public elementary schools	71.0%		62.1	201^st of 491 public elementary schools	59.1%	57	77.1			71.4				51.4		$20,406
Calf Pen Meadow School	Public	K-5	395 Welch's Point Rd.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3521	265	26	10.1	23.0%	202 (76.2%)	6 (2.3%)	42 (15.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	71	164^th of 497 public elementary schools	67.0%		61.3	204^th of 491 public elementary schools	58.5%	40		61.5	60.0			71.2	60.0			$24,247
Chapel School	Public	K-6	380 Chapel Street	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4192	302	24	12.6	40.7%	100 (33.1%)	78 (25.8%)	104 (34.4%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	22.6	357^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.2%		34	304^th of 491 public elementary schools	38.1%	53		31.3	25.6			33.3	27.9	28.6	47.2	$21,123
Mary L. Tracy School	Public	PK-K	650 School House Lane	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Orange School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 891-8028	221	15	15.0	6.8%	178 (80.5%)	4 (1.8%)	12 (5.4%)	19 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$17,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Mathewson School

What is the racial makeup of Mathewson School?

Students at Mathewson School are 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mathewson School attend?

Students who attend Mathewson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harborside Middle School
High : Jonathan Law High School

Is Mathewson School a good school?

Mathewson School ranks 212^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mathewson School in?

Milford School District

How many students attend Mathewson School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Mathewson School.

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