Milford Central Academy in Milford, DE

At a glance

Reported students

1,013

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware middle enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

630.5

Milford Central Academy: 1,013 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

18.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,096
Teachers (FTE): 64
Student–teacher ratio: 17.1:1

What the reported data says about Milford Central Academy

Milford Central Academy is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Milford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Milford School District. NCES reports 1,013 students for 2024–25.

Among 38 middle schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 671.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Delaware median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.5%) and Black (27.5%). English learners represent 14.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Milford Central Academy

1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 14.2%
Students with disabilities: 15.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White43.5%
Hispanic23.7%
Black27.5%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Milford Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,271 reported students

Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–04

693 reported students

Mispillion Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–04

568 reported students

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

540 reported students

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

Elementary · Grades PK–01

438 reported students

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Public schools near Milford Central Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Milford Senior High School High · Milford School District	09–12	1,271	under 0.1 mi
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School Elementary · Milford School District	PK–01	540	0.7 mi
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	693	1.7 mi
Mispillion Elementary Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	568	1.8 mi
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood Elementary · Milford School District	PK–01	438	4.3 mi
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School Middle · Lake Forest School District	05–08	905	8.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Milford Central Academy

What grades does Milford Central Academy serve?

Milford Central Academy reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Milford School District.

How many students attend Milford Central Academy?

Milford Central Academy reported 1,013 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,096 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Milford Central Academy?

The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 1,013 students and 54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Milford Central Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Milford Central Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Milford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Milford Central Academy in?

Milford Central Academy is part of Milford School District, based in Milford, DE, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Milford Central Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Milford Senior High School (under 0.1 mi), Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School (0.7 mi), Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.