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Pumpkin Delight School

Summary:

Pumpkin Delight School is an elementary school located in Milford, Connecticut, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school consistently outperforms the Milford School District and the state of Connecticut in academic proficiency, with a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Pumpkin Delight School has a strong academic performance, with 71.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 56.1% for the Milford School District and 51.4% for the state. In SBAC/Mathematics, 51.4% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 43.8% for the Milford School District and 43.1% for the state. The school's diverse student population includes 66.03% White, 2.67% African American, 16.79% Hispanic, 6.11% Asian, and 8.4% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Milford School District. Additionally, Pumpkin Delight School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 35.11%, higher than the nearby schools in the district.

When compared to other schools in the Milford School District, Pumpkin Delight School generally outperforms its peers, with higher academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the nearby Mathewson School and Calf Pen Meadow School also perform well, with similar or slightly lower proficiency rates. Notably, Pumpkin Delight School significantly outperforms the elementary schools in the neighboring Stratford School District, which is ranked lower than the Milford School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27 Art St.
       Milford, CT  06460

(203) 783-3531

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,406 Help


Students who attend Pumpkin Delight School usually attend:

Middle:    West Shore Middle School
High:    Jonathan Law High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.0%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Compare Details Pumpkin Delight School ranks better than 71% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pumpkin Delight School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Milford School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pumpkin Delight School is $20,406, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Milford School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pumpkin Delight School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Milford School District:

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


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Rank History for Pumpkin Delight School

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Rank History for all students at Pumpkin Delight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.33 252nd 570 55.8%
2007 73.13 182nd 568 68.0%
2008 71.57 203rd 565 64.1%
2009 73.17 187th 566 67.0%
2010 67.91 246th 579 57.5%
2011 58.95 307th 565 45.7%
2012 56.49 331st 564 41.3%
2013 57.59 305th 557 45.2%
2015 49.35 302nd 551 45.2%
2016 51.67 252nd 518 51.4%
2017 66.12 186th 519 64.2%
2018 58.07 239th 532 55.1%
2019 70.13 182nd 522 65.1%
2021 65.66 205th 538 61.9%
2022 52.81 236th 490 51.8%
2023 62.11 201st 491 59.1%
2024 74.96 144th 497 71.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pumpkin Delight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.17 119th 455 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pumpkin Delight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.48 208th 445 53.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pumpkin Delight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.03 220th 296 25.7%
2019 51.19 172nd 295 41.7%
2023 50.81 153rd 262 41.6%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, October 2, 2010

Open Quote As all the elementary schools in Milford were until the end of the 2009-10 school year, PDS WAS a K-5 school. As a K-5 school, PDS offered a warm and inviting learning environment for its students. Because the Board of Education ripped apart the schools when they restructured the elementary level, PDS is now a grade 3-5 school. We are wondering how absorbing TWO additional schools' worth of 3-5 grades (Simon Lake was closed because the BOE couldn't figure out how to bridge a budget gap) will affect the CMT results. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pumpkin Delight School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1989 278 4 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1990 262 3 3 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 281
1991 253 1 1 9 7 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 263 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1993 314 2 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 353 4 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 325 7 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1996 325 7 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1997 311 13 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 299 11 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 313 13 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 289 23 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 307 15 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 250 16 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2003 250 16 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2004 252 19 22 25 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 219 16 29 28 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 275 25 31 33 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 216 16 26 34 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2008 211 20 20 31 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 241 17 24 27 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2010 234 15 10 26 5 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 338 26 21 33 0 0 0 0 418
2012 303 28 26 35 0 0 0 0 392
2013 305 31 27 26 2 1 0 0 392
2014 286 31 23 31 2 1 0 0 374
2015 282 31 23 33 1 4 0 0 374
2016 196 30 33 18 0 1 2 0 280
2017 175 31 24 24 0 3 3 0 260
2018 174 26 24 35 0 2 7 0 268
2019 167 28 19 40 0 1 10 0 265
2020 171 19 18 48 0 0 16 0 272
2021 141 13 8 49 0 0 20 0 231
2022 156 12 10 47 0 0 20 0 245
2023 173 7 16 44 0 0 22 0 262

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 Pumpkin Delight School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 21.0 14.0 n/a
1989 295 25.0 11.8 n/a
1990 281 21.0 13.3 n/a
1991 271 22.0 12.3 n/a
1992 270 26.7 10.1 7
1993 331 21.7 15.3 0.9
1994 375 21.8 17.2 15.5
1995 340 21.8 15.6 21.8
1996 340 21.8 15.6 21.8
1997 331 23.7 14.0 9.7
1998 317 21.5 14.7 12.6
1999 337 24.5 13.8 15.7
2000 330 24.5 13.5 16.4
2001 339 25.4 13.3 n/a
2002 293 24.0 12.2 16
2003 293 24.0 12.2 16
2004 318 25.5 12.5 17.6
2005 293 23.6 12.4 n/a
2006 365 22.4 16.3 15.9
2007 292 23.3 12.5 20.9
2008 282 23.2 12.2 16
2009 310 25.9 13.1 21.6
2010 290 23.8 12.1 7.2
2011 418 30.0 13.9 28.2
2012 392 28.3 13.8 32.1
2013 392 25.6 15.2 35.2
2014 374 29.2 12.7 32.4
2015 374 26.0 14.3 34
2016 280 26.0 10.7 45.4
2017 260 25.0 10.3 35.8
2018 268 25.7 10.4 26.9
2019 265 22.9 11.5 32.5
2020 272 25.8 10.5 43.8
2021 231 26.9 8.5 44.2
2022 245 22.2 11.0 36.7
2023 262 22.4 11.6 35.1

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 Pumpkin Delight School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 21.0 14.0 n/a
1989 295 25.0 11.8 n/a
1990 281 21.0 13.3 n/a
1991 271 22.0 12.3 n/a
1992 270 26.7 10.1 7
1993 331 21.7 15.3 0.9
1994 375 21.8 17.2 15.5
1995 340 21.8 15.6 21.8
1996 340 21.8 15.6 21.8
1997 331 23.7 14.0 9.7
1998 317 21.5 14.7 12.6
1999 337 24.5 13.8 15.7
2000 330 24.5 13.5 16.4
2001 339 25.4 13.3 n/a
2002 293 24.0 12.2 16
2003 293 24.0 12.2 16
2004 318 25.5 12.5 17.6
2005 293 23.6 12.4 n/a
2006 365 22.4 16.3 15.9
2007 292 23.3 12.5 20.9
2008 282 23.2 12.2 16
2009 310 25.9 13.1 21.6
2010 290 23.8 12.1 7.2
2011 418 30.0 13.9 28.2
2012 392 28.3 13.8 32.1
2013 392 25.6 15.2 35.2
2014 374 29.2 12.7 32.4
2015 374 26.0 14.3 34
2016 280 26.0 10.7 45.4
2017 260 25.0 10.3 35.8
2018 268 25.7 10.4 26.9
2019 265 22.9 11.5 32.5
2020 272 25.8 10.5 43.8
2021 231 26.9 8.5 44.2
2022 245 22.2 11.0 36.7
2023 262 22.4 11.6 35.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pumpkin Delight School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,235
2019 $18,824
2020 $18,759
2021 $21,249
2022 $20,260
2023 $20,406

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pumpkin Delight School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 182nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 201st of 491 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pumpkin Delight School)61.861.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)62.651.4
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.346.7
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pumpkin Delight School)70.571.8
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)66.748.6
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pumpkin Delight School)65.956.4
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)66.446.2
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pumpkin Delight School)71.871.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)73.658.5
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students265262
 1.1%
African American287
 75%
American Indian00
Asian1916
 15.8%
Hispanic4044
 10%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White167173
 3.6%
Two or More Races1022
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%35.1%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pumpkin Delight School

Students who attend Pumpkin Delight School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Shore Middle School
High : Jonathan Law High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Pumpkin Delight School.

Students at Pumpkin Delight School are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% African American.

Pumpkin Delight School ranks 144th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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