Mispillion Elementary

Summary:

Mispillion Elementary is a public elementary school in Milford, Delaware, serving 561 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Milford School District, which is ranked 22 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Mispillion Elementary has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 30th out of 85 Delaware elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 86th out of 106 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating. The school's diverse student population, with 46.88% White, 26.2% African American, and 20.86% Hispanic students, is a key differentiating factor compared to nearby schools like Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. However, Mispillion Elementary's test scores consistently lag behind the Milford School District and the state of Delaware averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 16.67% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 32.85% in the district and 39.45% statewide.

Adding to the school's challenges, Mispillion Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.2% in 2018-2019 to 24.7% in 2022-2023. This high rate of chronic absenteeism may be a contributing factor to the school's overall academic underperformance. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for Hispanic students but struggling with White, African American, and low socioeconomic status students, who consistently perform below their peers in the state. These factors suggest that Mispillion Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 311 Lovers Lane
       Milford, DE  19963-2699


(302) 424-5800

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,151 Help


Students who attend Mispillion Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Milford Central Academy
High:    Milford Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  561

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
African American:
26.2%
Hispanic:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mispillion Elementary ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.83. (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 Student population at Mispillion Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), African American (26.2%), Hispanic (20.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mispillion Elementary is 14.7. 2 elementary schools in the Milford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mispillion Elementary is $12,151, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Milford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mispillion Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mispillion Elementary 86th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Mispillion Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 22nd of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mispillion Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 52.46 49th 91 46.2%
2014 61.35 17th 36 52.8%
2015 40.90 66th 108 38.9%
2016 40.53 53rd 86 38.4%
2017 57.02 41st 86 52.3%
2018 67.15 30th 85 64.7%
2019 53.11 54th 105 48.6%
2021 18.11 79th 95 16.8%
2022 28.20 70th 104 32.7%
2023 19.58 81st 103 21.4%
2024 18.83 86th 106 18.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.02 7th 29 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.98 38th 92 58.7%
2022 24.43 52nd 62 16.1%
2023 23.07 53rd 66 19.7%
2024 21.83 56th 66 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.13 48th 99 51.5%
2021 11.06 63rd 67 6.0%
2022 23.11 73rd 90 18.9%
2023 11.19 85th 89 4.5%
2024 5.84 96th 97 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.71 52nd 99 47.5%
2021 9.74 63rd 67 6.0%
2022 21.93 73rd 90 18.9%
2023 15.15 81st 89 9.0%
2024 20.33 80th 97 17.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.11 36th 72 50.0%
2022 31.61 43rd 60 28.3%
2023 30.40 44th 60 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.74 8th 37 78.4%
2022 60.89 9th 36 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mispillion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.53 48th 82 41.5%
2021 13.30 63rd 65 3.1%
2022 13.33 68th 75 9.3%
2023 6.43 70th 70 0.0%
2024 10.59 70th 73 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware 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.

Mispillion Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mispillion Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 302 140 3 67 4 0 6 0 522
2013 284 170 2 89 4 1 3 0 553
2014 288 162 1 94 0 0 25 0 570
2015 293 155 0 93 0 0 22 0 563
2016 296 166 0 93 0 0 24 0 579
2017 282 159 0 95 0 0 23 0 559
2018 275 154 0 88 0 0 23 0 540
2019 280 138 3 91 0 1 34 0 547
2020 261 134 3 99 3 2 22 0 524
2021 247 141 3 91 3 2 27 0 514
2022 245 139 3 104 3 3 26 0 523
2023 263 147 3 117 4 1 26 0 561

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 Mispillion Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 522 33.0 15.8 56.7
2013 553 34.0 16.2 64.7
2014 570 34.0 16.7 56
2015 563 34.0 16.5 52.2
2016 579 35.0 16.5 50.9
2017 559 36.0 15.5 n/a
2018 540 34.0 15.8 n/a
2019 547 34.0 16.0 n/a
2020 524 33.0 15.8 n/a
2021 514 34.0 15.1 n/a
2022 523 35.0 14.9 n/a
2023 561 38.0 14.7 n/a

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 Mispillion Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 522 33.0 15.8 56.7
2013 553 34.0 16.2 64.7
2014 570 34.0 16.7 56
2015 563 34.0 16.5 52.2
2016 579 35.0 16.5 50.9
2017 559 36.0 15.5 n/a
2018 540 34.0 15.8 n/a
2019 547 34.0 16.0 n/a
2020 524 33.0 15.8 n/a
2021 514 34.0 15.1 n/a
2022 523 35.0 14.9 n/a
2023 561 38.0 14.7 n/a

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 Mispillion Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $974 (8.0%) $10,918 (89.9%) $12,151

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mispillion Elementary

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 54th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 103 Elementary schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mispillion Elementary)39.313.7
 25.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)48.831.2
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mispillion Elementary)3819.2
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)53.133.1
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mispillion Elementary)60.425.9
 34.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)55.935.9
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mispillion Elementary)60.528.2
 32.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)55.835.4
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mispillion Elementary)64.133.6
 30.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)64.639.4
 25.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mispillion Elementary)48.122.9
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)52.325.8
 26.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students547561
 2.6%
African American138147
 6.5%
American Indian04
Asian33
Hispanic91117
 28.6%
Pacific Islander11
White280263
 6.1%
Two or More Races3426
 23.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mispillion Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 561 students attended Mispillion Elementary.

Students who attend Mispillion Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milford Central Academy
High : Milford Senior High School

Mispillion Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Delaware elementary schools.

Students at Mispillion Elementary are 47% White, 26% African American, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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