Enrollment
445
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milford, NH
Milford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Milford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330483000293
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milford Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Milford Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milford Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Milford, NH.
School address
District: Milford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330483000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milford Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milford Middle School
Milford Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Milford, New Hampshire, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Milford School District spends $19,661 per pupil, 31% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Milford School District also operates Milford High School (655 students) and Heron Pond Elementary School (552 students) alongside Milford 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 Milford Middle School compares
Milford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 55% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Milford Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes Milford Middle School.
$19,661
Per student
-31%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Milford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heron Pond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacques Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford Early Education Experiences | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Milford Middle School
How many students attend Milford Middle School?
Milford Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 11% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% 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 Milford Middle School?
9.7% of students at Milford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Milford Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Milford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford Middle School?
Milford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Milford Middle School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Milford Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Milford, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milford on the city page.
Is Milford Middle School a good school?
Milford Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Milford School District?
Besides Milford Middle School, Milford School District also operates Milford High School (655 students), Heron Pond Elementary School (552 students), and Jacques Memorial Elementary School (276 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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