Milford Central Academy

Milford School District
1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
1,068 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Milford Central Academy, located in Milford, Delaware, serves as a pivotal bridge for students in the Milford School District, typically catering to the middle school grade levels (grades 6–8). The academy focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary education to the more demanding high school environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes community, responsibility, and personal growth. The administration and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage student participation in extracurricular activities, which help create a sense of school spirit and belonging. By providing a structured yet inclusive atmosphere, Milford Central Academy aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in the Milford School District’s high school programs but also to develop them into well-rounded, contributing members of their local community.
1,068
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    491 (46.0 %)
  • Black
    279 (26.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    232 (21.7 %)
  • Two or More
    44 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    19 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Milford School District
Phone: (302)430-7900
Website: http://mca.milfordschooldistrict.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 361
Grade 7 347
Grade 8 360
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Lake Forest School District
965 Students
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952 (8.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th