D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Milford Central Academy

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1021 N Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Delaware
Growth
D
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 18th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,058
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%18/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−1 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (+1 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%52%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts46th percentile (list)
Black32%22%reading -3 pts, math +1 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%32%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts56th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -14 pts, math +2 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income36%28%reading +2 pts, math +7 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1021 N Walnut Street
City Milford
ZIP Code 19963
District 1001080
NCES School ID 100108000345
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19963

Understanding the community around Milford Central Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,572
Per Capita Income $36,548
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $275,200
Median Rent $1,121
Owner-Occupied 64.4%
Renter-Occupied 35.6%
View full data for ZIP 19963 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Milford Central Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.7%
Black 25.5%
Hispanic/Latino 22.4%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,058
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Milford Central Academy?
Milford Central Academy has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Milford Central Academy?
Milford Central Academy has 1,058 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Milford Central Academy serve?
Milford Central Academy serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Milford Central Academy receive per student?
Milford Central Academy receives $15,512 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Milford Central Academy in 19963 ▼
Avg Home Value
$349,442
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,021
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
35.6%

Other Schools in 19963

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026