Enrollment
1,013
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 100108000345
Milford Central Academy — Milford, DE
Federal NCES profile for Milford Central Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Milford School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milford Central Academy compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Milford Central Academy reports 1,013 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 338 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milford School District spends $15,512 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.0% from local sources (property taxes), 66.1% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Milford Central Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Delaware — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,512
per pupil, district-wide
— below Delaware avg of $18,485
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,013 Top 87% in Delaware — larger than 13% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100108000345
Student demographics
White 43.5%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 338:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.7%
In-school suspensions 102
Out-of-school suspensions 152
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes Milford Central Academy.
$15,512
Per student
-16%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 66.1%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Milford Central Academy
How many students attend Milford Central Academy?
Milford Central Academy has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milford, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Central Academy is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford Central Academy?
The largest demographic group at Milford Central Academy is White at 43.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milford, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford Central Academy?
Milford Central Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.