Mathewson School

Summary:

Mathewson School is a public elementary school serving 315 students in grades K-5 in Milford, Connecticut, which is part of the Milford School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with a focus on strong test scores, a low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

Mathewson School stands out for its academic excellence, with 56.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52% for the district and 45.9% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 10.7 over the past few years, which is lower than other Live Oaks School, Pumpkin Delight School, and other Milford schools. Additionally, Mathewson School has a higher per-student spending of $20,201, compared to the district's range of $18,560 to $20,503 per student.

While Mathewson School has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students compared to other Milford schools, which could contribute to a more diverse and inclusive learning environment. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students performing well but male and White students lagging behind. Nonetheless, Mathewson School remains a strong-performing elementary school within the Milford district, outpacing many of its peers in academic achievement and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public K-5

 466 West River St.
       Milford, CT  06460


(203) 783-3527

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,290 Help


Students who attend Mathewson School usually attend:

Middle:    Harborside Middle School
High:    Jonathan Law High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Asian:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mathewson School ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mathewson School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Milford School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mathewson School is $24,290, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Milford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mathewson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mathewson School 212th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Mathewson School in the ranking list.)

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Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 84th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mathewson School

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Rank History for all students at Mathewson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.93 119th 570 79.1%
2007 76.49 135th 568 76.2%
2008 80.15 83rd 565 85.3%
2009 78.93 101st 566 82.2%
2010 73.50 176th 579 69.6%
2016 66.62 194th 518 62.5%
2017 64.34 193rd 519 62.8%
2018 73.04 166th 532 68.8%
2019 69.46 187th 522 64.2%
2021 60.26 227th 538 57.8%
2022 57.71 216th 490 55.9%
2023 57.62 215th 491 56.2%
2024 59.64 212th 497 57.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mathewson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.74 107th 259 58.7%
2019 78.09 61st 242 74.8%
2021 64.72 170th 455 62.6%
2022 49.93 134th 234 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mathewson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.10 129th 262 50.8%
2019 53.39 141st 247 42.9%
2021 43.27 243rd 445 45.4%
2022 52.48 139th 232 40.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mathewson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 183rd 296 38.2%
2019 56.25 146th 295 50.5%
2021 29.48 251st 327 23.2%
2022 35.56 191st 252 24.2%
2023 28.75 215th 262 17.9%
2024 42.63 175th 250 30.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mathewson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 335 8 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1989 375 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 357 7 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 368
1991 373 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 403 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1993 413 4 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 424 4 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 375 5 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 375 5 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 368 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 370 6 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 347 10 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 367 10 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 404 10 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 446 7 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 446 7 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 444 10 24 8 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 466 11 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 530 21 42 5 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2007 481 26 59 9 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 414 21 50 8 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 383 24 56 9 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 388 27 63 9 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2011 346 13 82 14 0 0 0 0 455
2012 294 11 77 22 1 0 0 0 405
2013 276 14 87 28 1 0 0 0 406
2014 249 13 89 24 1 0 1 0 377
2015 243 11 88 25 0 0 2 0 369
2016 282 16 75 35 0 1 5 0 414
2017 271 16 76 40 0 0 7 0 410
2018 252 13 73 34 0 0 8 0 380
2019 242 11 69 43 0 0 10 0 375
2020 229 11 64 40 0 0 15 0 359
2021 218 13 48 38 0 0 12 0 329
2022 212 11 44 46 0 0 14 0 327
2023 197 14 34 56 0 0 14 0 315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mathewson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 22.0 16.0 n/a
1989 390 23.0 16.9 n/a
1990 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
1991 384 21.0 18.2 n/a
1992 416 24.7 16.8 8.9
1993 428 27.0 15.9 0.7
1994 441 28.1 15.7 10.7
1995 390 23.1 16.9 9.5
1996 390 23.1 16.9 9.5
1997 383 23.8 16.1 7
1998 388 25.0 15.5 5.7
1999 377 25.9 14.6 8
2000 400 30.7 13.0 7.3
2001 439 32.5 13.5 n/a
2002 481 37.1 13.0 6.2
2003 481 37.1 13.0 6.2
2004 487 36.4 13.4 5.5
2005 511 32.9 15.5 n/a
2006 598 36.4 16.4 6.4
2007 575 34.7 16.6 4.5
2008 493 36.3 13.6 5.7
2009 472 37.6 13.4 5.7
2010 488 35.9 13.5 7.4
2011 455 35.4 12.8 8.1
2012 405 30.1 13.4 15.1
2013 406 32.5 12.4 15
2014 377 28.9 13.0 15.4
2015 369 29.0 12.7 14.6
2016 414 35.0 11.8 13
2017 410 33.1 12.3 14.4
2018 380 34.3 11.0 12.4
2019 375 35.9 10.4 17.1
2020 359 33.4 10.7 22
2021 329 37.2 8.8 23.7
2022 327 30.4 10.7 23.5
2023 315 31.2 10.0 24.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mathewson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 22.0 16.0 n/a
1989 390 23.0 16.9 n/a
1990 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
1991 384 21.0 18.2 n/a
1992 416 24.7 16.8 8.9
1993 428 27.0 15.9 0.7
1994 441 28.1 15.7 10.7
1995 390 23.1 16.9 9.5
1996 390 23.1 16.9 9.5
1997 383 23.8 16.1 7
1998 388 25.0 15.5 5.7
1999 377 25.9 14.6 8
2000 400 30.7 13.0 7.3
2001 439 32.5 13.5 n/a
2002 481 37.1 13.0 6.2
2003 481 37.1 13.0 6.2
2004 487 36.4 13.4 5.5
2005 511 32.9 15.5 n/a
2006 598 36.4 16.4 6.4
2007 575 34.7 16.6 4.5
2008 493 36.3 13.6 5.7
2009 472 37.6 13.4 5.7
2010 488 35.9 13.5 7.4
2011 455 35.4 12.8 8.1
2012 405 30.1 13.4 15.1
2013 406 32.5 12.4 15
2014 377 28.9 13.0 15.4
2015 369 29.0 12.7 14.6
2016 414 35.0 11.8 13
2017 410 33.1 12.3 14.4
2018 380 34.3 11.0 12.4
2019 375 35.9 10.4 17.1
2020 359 33.4 10.7 22
2021 329 37.2 8.8 23.7
2022 327 30.4 10.7 23.5
2023 315 31.2 10.0 24.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mathewson School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,899
2019 $20,201
2020 $21,017
2021 $22,735
2022 $22,729
2023 $24,290

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mathewson School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 215th of 491 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mathewson School)63.362
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)62.646
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mathewson School)63.366
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)66.945.2
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mathewson School)70.350
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)66.748.6
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mathewson School)7746
 31%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)66.446.2
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mathewson School)75.459.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)73.658.5
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mathewson School)47.446.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)55.745.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375315
 16%
African American1114
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian6934
 50.7%
Hispanic4356
 30.2%
Pacific Islander00
White242197
 18.6%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%24.8%
 7.7%


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Students who attend Mathewson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harborside Middle School
High : Jonathan Law High School

Students at Mathewson School are 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Mathewson School.

Mathewson School ranks 212th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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