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New Milford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
5
Schools
3,639
Students
$22,159
Per-Pupil Spend
+54% nat'l
36.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

New Milford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 3,639 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,159 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hill And Plain SchoolPK–02377
Northville Elementary SchoolPK–02448
Sarah Noble Intermediate School03–05756
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Schaghticoke Middle School06–08811
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
New Milford High School09–121,247
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,159+54% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
66%
State
28.3%
Local (property tax)
65.6%
Federal
6.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,639
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,159 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Milford School District?
New Milford School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,639 students.
What is the graduation rate for New Milford School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does New Milford School District spend per student?
New Milford School District spends $22,159 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in New Milford School District?
36% of students in New Milford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in New Milford School District?
No, New Milford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does New Milford School District serve?
New Milford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for New Milford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in New Milford School District is 42/100. 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.