Best Public Schools in Milton, DE

The city of Milton, Delaware is home to three schools - two elementary schools and one middle school - all part of the Cape Henlopen School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 32 districts in the state. Among the standout schools in the area are Mariner Middle School, ranked 17th out of 54 Delaware middle schools, and Milton Elementary School, ranked 29th out of 106 Delaware elementary schools.

Mariner Middle School and Milton Elementary School demonstrate strong academic performance, with Mariner Middle School consistently scoring 40-46% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 35-36% in Mathematics on Smarter Balanced Assessments. Milton Elementary School also performs well, with 47-55% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36-57% in Mathematics. Both schools have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average. In contrast, H.O. Brittingham Elementary School appears to be the weakest performer, with lower test scores and rankings than the other two schools.

The student population in Milton's schools is diverse, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent across the three schools, suggesting equitable resource allocation within the Cape Henlopen School District. Overall, the data indicates that the Milton school system has a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with Mariner Middle School and Milton Elementary School standing out as the top performers in the area.