- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Exeter, NE
Exeter-Milligan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Exeter-Milligan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310013302427
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exeter-Milligan Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Exeter-Milligan Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter-Milligan Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Exeter, NE.
School address
District: Exeter-Milligan Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310013302427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Exeter-Milligan Middle School shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 310013302427 · Exeter, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 9:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter-Milligan Elem-Exeter (97 students)
Exeter-Milligan Middle School shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Exeter-Milligan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Exeter-Milliga
Exeter-Milligan Elem-Exeter
97 students
- Exeter-Milliga
Exeter-Milligan High School
46 students
- This school 27
Exeter-Milligan Middle School
27 students
What this shows Exeter-Milligan Middle School reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exeter-Milligan Middle School compares
Exeter-Milligan Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 73% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 16% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Exeter-Milligan Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Exeter-Milligan Public Schools reports $27,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Exeter-Milligan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Milligan Elem-Exeter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Exeter-Milligan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exeter-Milligan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Exeter-Milligan Middle School
How many students attend Exeter-Milligan Middle School?
Exeter-Milligan Middle School has 27 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Exeter, NE. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter-Milligan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter-Milligan Middle School is 9:1, which is 33% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exeter-Milligan Middle School?
8.3% of students at Exeter-Milligan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exeter-Milligan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Exeter-Milligan Middle School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Exeter, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exeter-Milligan Middle School?
Exeter-Milligan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Exeter-Milligan Middle School rank among public schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter-Milligan Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Exeter, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Exeter-Milligan Public Schools?
Besides Exeter-Milligan Middle School, Exeter-Milligan Public Schools also operates Exeter-Milligan Elem-Exeter (97 students) and Exeter-Milligan High School (46 students). See the Exeter-Milligan Public Schools district page for the complete list.