- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milton, PA
Milton Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Milton Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421548006863
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Area Ms earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milton, PA.
School address
District: Milton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421548006863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Milton Area Ms held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421548006863 · Milton, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 11.7:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton Hs (608 students)
Milton Area Ms held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Milton Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milton Hs
Milton Hs
608 students
- James F Baughe
James F Baugher El Sch
560 students
- This school
Milton Area Ms
445 students
- White Deer El
White Deer El Sch
287 students
What this shows Milton Area Ms reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Area Ms compares
Milton Area Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% 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 methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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
44
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Milton Area Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milton Area Sd reports $18,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James F Baugher El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Deer El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Area Ms
How many students attend Milton Area Ms?
Milton Area Ms has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Area Ms is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Milton Area Ms?
99.8% of students at Milton Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Milton Area Ms is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Milton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Area Ms?
Milton Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milton Area Ms rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milton Area Sd?
Besides Milton Area Ms, Milton Area Sd also operates Milton Hs (608 students), James F Baugher El Sch (560 students), and White Deer El Sch (287 students). See the Milton Area Sd district page for the complete list.