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Milford Senior High School

Public | 8-12 | 915 students
 

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Posted October 6, 2011
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Agood high school. Great hires in Ms Brake and Mr. Carter. They interact well with parents and staff. Are always visiable at sports and interact with students ,teachers and board members.

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Posted January 24, 2011
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As a parent of 3 children, I am overall pleased with the changes the school has made. By acquiring Principal Cooper, I feel the school is moving in the right direction. I like the idea as a parent I can walk-into the school and get a warm greeting by the front office staff, (which was not present before) and I actually see people working! I have also had a chance to shake her hand and ask questions about her leadership and the direction she is pursuing to take the school. Principal Cooper, not only answered my questions, but allowed me as a parent to be heard. I hope that Principal Cooper, can pass her passion for education to the rest of staff members, and keep the tradition of Milford H.S. alive via academics, and the student body. -Go Buccaneers!
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Posted May 20, 2009
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Milford High School like any school has positives and negatives. I find the school to be satisfactory. There is too much emphasis on sports and spending seems to follow that path. The arts are ok but could be so much more especially with a weakening feeder program. (band and chorus) Academically my daughter has done well but we have run into problems with a few teachers and their control of the class orcomplete incompetence. I find this administration to be less than satisfactory and student bullying is a problem. The fact that racial tension is slowly growing seems to be lost or ignored by those in charge. This problem (racial) is minor now but needs to be addressed. The are many positives about the school but number one the retirement of this superintendent will be felt. He did an outstanding job.
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Posted February 22, 2009
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I have three teen girls that go the Milford High and they all love this school. Anytime that I need to know anything the school staff is always ready to help me out. I will always speek highly of this school.
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Posted December 1, 2008
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The sports at milford are amazing track and feild in 2008 confrence champs for boys and 2008 football becoming divesion 2 state champs
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Posted November 14, 2008
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I feel they don't focus on Children that has Health issue's or mental issue's. My experience has been ungratifiting and extremly upsetting to any parents with a child of this nature. I have been mislead in many different directions and have begin to take action in my own hands. I will fight for the right of a child and for other children. Thank you for taking the time to read this. There will be a Article in the Milford Beacom sometime in December.
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Posted November 13, 2008
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i go to the school and i think that it has a great track team and is really school spirited and has excellint teachers
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Posted July 19, 2008
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MHS is an excellent school with a great Honors Program. The school works hard to prepare all students for some type of post-secondary study. Discipline problems are few and my children tend to like how they are treated by teachers and administration.
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Posted January 3, 2008
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Milford High School has pros and cons like all schools. The arts program was quite good. The chorus teacher is very dedicated and works hard to develop the students in chorus. They have block scheduling there so a student would likely take a foreign language like Spanish (the only option at present) for one semester of a school year. The same is true for the other major subjects. This means that there is much less continuity, the classes are so long that it is difficult to pay attention, and there is less content(and usually no homework). Parent input is not especially welcomed.
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Posted August 20, 2005
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I know that the High School in Milford is great, but that is not the reason for this message. In the local papers I saw the 'Newly Hired' teachers and 75% of them were OVERWEIGJHT...yet the cafeterria in the school is going ALL OUT with 2% milk to help students with weight problems. They are also going to a more healthy menu. Seems that the Teachers need the HELP and MENU.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

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The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

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About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2009.

326 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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63%

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59%

2007

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

288 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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80%

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79%

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80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2008.

359 students were tested at this school in 2008.

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78%

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71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

270 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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60%

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68%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

250 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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75%

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79%

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83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

268 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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84%

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83%

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65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2009.

258 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
66%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 46% in 2009.

258 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female63%
Male62%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
White76%
Low socioeconomic status47%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Title In/a
Special ed23%
Regular ed69%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant63%

Reading

All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White89%
Low socioeconomic status69%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White72%
Low socioeconomic status44%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Title In/a
Special ed14%
Regular ed68%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant60%

Reading

All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White83%
Low socioeconomic status64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Title In/a
Special ed38%
Regular ed78%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%

Writing

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
White88%
Low socioeconomic status74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Title In/a
Special ed32%
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Science

All Students57%
Female54%
Male59%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
White66%
Low socioeconomic status44%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special ed17%
Regular ed63%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students41%
Female40%
Male42%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
White47%
Low socioeconomic status25%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Title In/a
Special ed<5%
Regular ed47%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English42%
Not migrant41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 52%
Black 26% 33%
Hispanic 9% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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