Milton School District
School District · Milton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,917
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,917
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Milton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Milton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Milton High
Milton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Collicot
Milton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cunningham School
Milton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#39 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,917
$1,454 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,320 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Milton ranks #39 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Milton's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Milton High (8.8/10), Collicot (8.8/10), and Cunningham School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Milton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton High | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Collicot | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Cunningham School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Charles S Pierce Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Glover | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Tucker | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Milton
Milton is a Milton, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,320 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $19,917 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Milton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Collicot, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Milton students show an average math proficiency of 68.2% and ELA proficiency of 69.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Milton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Milton with test data.
Schools in Milton
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Milton
- Total Enrollment
- 4,320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 340
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Milton?
Milton has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Milton?
The average composite rating for Milton is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Milton?
Milton spends $19,917 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Milton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Milton is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Milton?
Collicot is the highest-rated school in Milton with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Milton?
Across schools in Milton with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Milton compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Milton has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.7%
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Compare Milton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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