Enrollment
261
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, CT
Milner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Milner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090192000381
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milner Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Milner Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milner Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+149% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milner Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milner Middle School
Milner Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 261 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Milner Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Connecticut schools and 23% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.8% of students qualify for free meals, 149% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 149 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 261 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hartford's middle schools, it stands alongside Mcdonough Middle School (301 students): Milner Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Milner 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 Milner Middle School compares
Milner Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 149% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.1%
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
African American 27.2%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Milner Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Milner Middle School.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 Milner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Hartford
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Milner Middle School
How many students attend Milner Middle School?
Milner Middle School has 261 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milner Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% 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 Milner Middle School?
90.8% of students at Milner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Milner Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milner Middle School?
Milner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Milner Middle School rank among middle schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Milner Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Milner Middle School a good school?
Milner Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Milner Middle School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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