Milford Public Schools

Milford, Maine — 1 schools

277
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,393
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Milford Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 277 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 273 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Penobscot County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,393 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.2% local, 56.1% state, and 11.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $95,176 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 81/100, ranked #6 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 21.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.7% White, 1.8% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Dr Lewis S Libby School accounts for 100.0% of all Milford Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Milford Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Milford Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 21.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Milford Public Schools is typically wider than the Milford Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.8%
Federal
56.1%
State
32.2%
Local

Funding Equity

81
Equity Score
6 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Penobscot County county, where this district is located.

$982
Studio/mo
$1,061
1 BR/mo
$1,392
2 BR/mo
$1,799
3 BR/mo
$2,010
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,176
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Milford Public Schools.

White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

21.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Milford Public Schools

School Enrollment
Dr Lewis S Libby School
273

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Milford Public Schools?

Milford Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 277 students.

How much does Milford Public Schools spend per student?

Milford Public Schools spends $21,393 per student. The district has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #6 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in Milford Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Milford Public Schools is $95,176 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Milford Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Penobscot County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Milford Public Schools?

Milford Public Schools students are 92.7% White, 1.8% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Milford Public Schools?

Milford Public Schools has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #6 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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