Milford Central Academy

Summary:

Milford Central Academy is a public middle school located in Milford, Delaware, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,068 students. The school is part of the Milford School District, which is ranked 22 out of 32 districts in Delaware and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milford Central Academy is a struggling middle school, with declining statewide rankings, poor academic performance across student subgroups, and high chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance lags behind many of the nearby middle schools, such as Georgetown Middle School, Mariner Middle School, and the schools in the Caesar Rodney School District. These nearby schools generally have higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings compared to Milford Central Academy.

Milford Central Academy's lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its struggles. In 2018-2019, the school's spending per student was $11,819, which is lower than the spending at some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Mariner Middle School ($14,284) and Dover Air Force Base Middle School ($26,336). Additionally, Milford Central Academy's student-teacher ratio of 16.9 in 2022-2023 is higher than the ratios at some of the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1021 N Walnut Street
       Milford, DE  19963-1298


(302) 430-7900

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,819 Help


Students who attend Milford Central Academy usually attend:

High:    Milford Senior High School

Feeder schools for Milford Central Academy:

Elementary:    Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
    Mispillion Elementary
    Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
    Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,068

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.0%
African American:
26.1%
Hispanic:
21.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Milford Central Academy ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Milford Central Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), African American (26.1%), Hispanic (21.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milford Central Academy is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milford Central Academy is $11,819.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milford Central Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford Central Academy 40th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Milford Central Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle 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 Milford Central Academy

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Rank History for all students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 39.72 13th 17 23.5%
2015 43.88 30th 49 38.8%
2016 39.44 21st 35 40.0%
2017 45.34 20th 35 42.9%
2018 41.95 22nd 35 37.1%
2019 39.25 34th 52 34.6%
2021 32.01 30th 47 36.2%
2022 27.62 37th 51 27.5%
2023 28.83 38th 53 28.3%
2024 28.15 40th 54 25.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.40 3rd 8 62.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.24 9th 9 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.71 18th 41 56.1%
2021 35.50 14th 19 26.3%
2022 32.03 25th 38 34.2%
2023 44.56 20th 40 50.0%
2024 38.85 22nd 39 43.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.78 31st 49 36.7%
2021 29.46 25th 38 34.2%
2022 25.89 38th 50 24.0%
2023 25.91 38th 50 24.0%
2024 23.76 41st 49 16.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.79 3rd 4 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.99 35th 49 28.6%
2021 29.01 26th 38 31.6%
2022 23.18 38th 50 24.0%
2023 27.56 35th 50 30.0%
2024 26.74 36th 49 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.60 31st 44 29.5%
2022 27.02 31st 41 24.4%
2023 29.89 30th 43 30.2%
2024 24.10 37th 42 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.68 19th 35 45.7%
2021 36.35 13th 18 27.8%
2022 36.56 27th 37 27.0%
2023 31.96 28th 37 24.3%
2024 31.18 29th 37 21.6%
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Rank History for White students at Milford Central Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.35 30th 43 30.2%
2021 32.98 28th 41 31.7%
2022 19.36 39th 45 13.3%
2023 22.38 38th 44 13.6%
2024 19.88 36th 45 20.0%
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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.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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by a student
Friday, July 1, 2011

Open Quote ITS THE BEST SCHOOL ITS BEAUTIFUL AND SO CLEAN I LOVE IT ITS WAY BETTER THEN ANY OTHER SCHOOL IN THE MILFORD DISTRICT ITS UNIQUE Close Quote



Enrollment information for Milford Central Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 294 150 9 105 15 1 19 0 593
2012 337 171 9 88 9 2 18 0 634
2013 300 143 9 103 8 1 30 0 594
2014 528 253 8 147 2 0 43 0 981
2015 553 243 9 172 3 2 42 0 1024
2016 550 232 7 175 4 2 47 0 1017
2017 505 225 5 178 3 2 50 0 968
2018 479 233 8 187 3 1 55 0 966
2019 458 239 8 200 4 1 56 0 966
2020 495 256 7 232 4 1 50 0 1045
2021 484 269 10 237 3 0 44 0 1047
2022 503 274 16 246 2 0 46 0 1087
2023 491 279 19 232 3 0 44 0 1068

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 Milford Central Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 593 40.0 14.8 n/a
2012 634 41.0 15.4 56.3
2013 594 38.0 15.6 55.7
2014 981 57.0 17.2 45.1
2015 1024 60.0 17.0 41.3
2016 1017 61.0 16.6 42.4
2017 968 60.0 16.1 n/a
2018 966 61.0 15.8 n/a
2019 966 61.0 15.8 n/a
2020 1045 65.0 16.0 n/a
2021 1047 64.0 16.3 n/a
2022 1087 65.0 16.7 n/a
2023 1068 63.0 16.9 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 Milford Central Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 593 40.0 14.8 n/a
2012 634 41.0 15.4 56.3
2013 594 38.0 15.6 55.7
2014 981 57.0 17.2 45.1
2015 1024 60.0 17.0 41.3
2016 1017 61.0 16.6 42.4
2017 968 60.0 16.1 n/a
2018 966 61.0 15.8 n/a
2019 966 61.0 15.8 n/a
2020 1045 65.0 16.0 n/a
2021 1047 64.0 16.3 n/a
2022 1087 65.0 16.7 n/a
2023 1068 63.0 16.9 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Milford Central Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $741 (6.3%) $11,039 (93.4%) $11,819

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Milford Central Academy

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 34th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 38th of 53 Middle schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Central Academy)46.631
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)46.631
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Milford Central Academy)37.917.9
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)37.917.9
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Central Academy)44.136.9
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)44.136.9
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Milford Central Academy)40.221
 19.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)40.221
 19.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Central Academy)48.736.5
 12.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)48.736.5
 12.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Milford Central Academy)40.114.3
 25.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)40.114.3
 25.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9661068
 10.6%
African American239279
 16.7%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian819
 137.5%
Hispanic200232
 16%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White458491
 7.2%
Two or More Races5644
 21.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Milford Central Academy

Students who attend Milford Central Academy usually go on to attend Milford Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,068 students attended Milford Central Academy.

Milford Central Academy ranks 40th of 54 Delaware middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Milford Central Academy are 46% White, 26% African American, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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