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Milford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
13
Schools
5,262
Students
$28,706
Per-Pupil Spend
+100% nat'l
27.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
97.7%
Graduation Rate
+11.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Milford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 5,262 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,706 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calf Pen Meadow SchoolKG–05265
J. F. Kennedy SchoolPK–05329
Live Oaks SchoolPK–05287
Mathewson SchoolKG–05315
Meadowside SchoolKG–05269
Orange Avenue SchoolPK–05404
Orchard Hills SchoolPK–05347
Pumpkin Delight SchoolPK–05262
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Shore Middle School06–08382
Harborside Middle School06–08403
West Shore Middle School06–08419
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jonathan Law High School09–12815
Joseph A. Foran High School09–12765
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,706+100% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
69%
State
25.5%
Local (property tax)
69.2%
Federal
5.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,262
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.7%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.7% graduation rate — 11.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,706 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Milford School District?
Milford School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,262 students.
What is the graduation rate for Milford School District?
The graduation rate is 97.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Milford School District spend per student?
Milford School District spends $28,706 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Milford School District?
28% of students in Milford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Milford School District?
No, Milford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Milford School District serve?
Milford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Milford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Milford School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.