Enrollment
509
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milton Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milton Middle
Milton Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Milton, Wisconsin, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students) and Northside Intermediate (794 students) alongside Milton Middle.
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 Milton Middle compares
Milton Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton School District, which includes Milton Middle.
$12,814
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Milton Middle a good school?
Milton Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin 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 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.
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