Meadowside School

Meadowside School is an elementary school serving 276 students in grades K–5 in Milford, CT, and is part of the Milford School District, which holds a statewide 3-star rating. After sitting near the middle of the pack in the early 2020s, Meadowside School has climbed to a 2025–2026 rank of 128 out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools, placing it in the 74th percentile with a 4-star rating. That makes it one of the stronger elementary schools in the Milford area and a clear standout compared with schools in the nearby Stratford School District, such as Wilcoxson School, Chapel School, Nichols School, and Eli Whitney School, which rank between 222 and 380.

Academically, Meadowside consistently outperforms both district and state averages on the SBAC. For example, 72% of 4th graders scored proficient in ELA in 2025–2026, compared to 59.9% for the Milford district and 50.9% for Connecticut overall. The school also has the lowest student–teacher ratio of any nearby school at 10.1 students per teacher, and spends about $19,712 per student — higher than most local peers. This is especially notable given that 35.5% of Meadowside students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a higher rate than most neighboring Milford schools, yet the school still posts above-average results.

The main areas to watch are 5th grade math and attendance. While 5th grade math proficiency has nearly doubled in two years — from 34.1% in 2023–2024 to 61.5% in 2025–2026 — it still trails the district average of 62.3%. Chronic absenteeism stands at 11.0%, which is better than the state average of 16.4% but the highest among Milford elementary schools. Calf Pen Meadow School is the closest competitor, ranking 44th in the state, though Meadowside's results are arguably just as impressive given its higher economic need. Overall, Meadowside is a rising school with strong momentum and a bright trajectory.