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Milford Central Academy

1021 N Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963 · (302) 430-7900 · Kent County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,013 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,013
Middle
DISTRICT 754 · STATE 655
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
54 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 16.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
3
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
336
Grade 7
322
Grade 8
355
Student demographics
White
44144%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 38%
Hispanic
24024%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 20%
Black
27928%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 31%
Asian
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
374%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
50%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
40%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
53553%
Female
47847%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Milford Central Academy→Milford Senior High School
Feeds from
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School01–05Mispillion Elementary01–05Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School01–05
Based on grade levels within Milford School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

DeSSA + SBAC 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
31.6%
DE avg 41.4% . -1.0pp since 2023
Math
17.1%
DE avg 34.0% . +0.8pp since 2023

What this means: On the DeSSA + SBAC, Delaware's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Delaware schools, those numbers are about 41 and 34. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2023, while math scores have held steady.

Source: DeSSA + SBAC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,013
+47 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 15.8:1
% White
44%
was 50%
% Hispanic
24%
was 19%
% Black
28%
was 24%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Milford Central Academy

Milford Central Academy is a junior high of heavily attended scale in Milford, Delaware, one of the schools within Milford School District, educateing 1,013 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 655 students per school, that is 55% above typical.

Across the 6 schools in Milford School District (4,523 students total), Milford Central Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Milford Central Academy logs that the largest single group is White at 44%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder is composed of 28% Black, 24% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Kent County as a whole is about 58% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, Milford Central Academy reports 54 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.8:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.4:1 average.

In the surrounding community, census data for Kent County shows the typical household earns roughly $74,477 per year, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Kent County's 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 31,256 students), Milford Central Academy is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Milford Senior High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around Milford Central Academy.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Looking at the recent track record. Milford Central Academy's enrollment has edged up 5% since 2018, when it stood at 966 (now 1,013). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 50% to 44%. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 18.8:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Milford Central Academy typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Kent County at a glance

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Population
187,604
Census ACS
Median income
$74,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
31,256 students

Quick facts

School name
Milford Central Academy
District
Milford School District
Address
1021 N Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
Phone
(302) 430-7900
County
Kent County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
1,013
Teachers (FTE)
54
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
100108000345
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Milford School District
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Frequently asked questions

About Milford Central Academy
How large is Milford Central Academy?
Milford Central Academy enrolls approximately 1,013 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Milford Central Academy serve?
Milford Central Academy serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Milford Central Academy have?
Milford Central Academy employs 54 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Milford Central Academy?
Student demographics at Milford Central Academy are roughly 44% White, 24% Hispanic, 28% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Milford Central Academy public or private?
Milford Central Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Milford School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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