Enrollment
159
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milan, IN
Milan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Milan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180663001626
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milan Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Milan · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Milan Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milan Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milan, IN.
School address
District: Milan Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180663001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milan Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milan Middle School
Milan Middle School is a small middle school in Milan, Indiana, enrolling 159 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Indiana schools, with 159 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Milan Community Schools also operates Milan Elementary School (462 students) and Milan High School (315 students) alongside Milan Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Milan Middle School compares
Milan Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Milan Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milan Community Schools, which includes Milan Middle School.
$12,690
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 59.7%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Milan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milan Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Milan Middle School
How many students attend Milan Middle School?
Milan Middle School has 159 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milan, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milan Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milan Middle School?
40.5% of students at Milan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Milan Middle School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Milan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milan Middle School?
Milan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milan Middle School rank among public schools in Milan?
By Resource Investment Index, Milan Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milan, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milan on the city page.
Is Milan Middle School a good school?
Milan Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milan Community Schools?
Besides Milan Middle School, Milan Community Schools also operates Milan Elementary School (462 students), Milan High School (315 students), and Milan Intermediate School (159 students). See the Milan Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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