- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milton, WI
Milton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Milton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550957001119
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Milton, WI.
School address
District: Milton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550957001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Milton Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550957001119 · Milton, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton High (1,057 students)
Milton Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milton High
Milton High
1,057 students
- Northside Inte
Northside Intermediate
794 students
- This school
Milton Middle
509 students
- East Elementar 409
East Elementary
409 students
- West Elementar 322
West Elementary
322 students
- Harmony Elemen 288
Harmony Elementary
288 students
What this shows Milton Middle reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Middle compares
Milton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$13,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Milton Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Milton School District reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Middle
How many students attend Milton Middle?
Milton Middle has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Middle is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton Middle?
19.2% of students at Milton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Milton Middle is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Milton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Middle?
Milton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Milton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Milton School District?
Besides Milton Middle, Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students), Northside Intermediate (794 students), and East Elementary (409 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.