Milton School District
School District · Milton, Vermont
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,499
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,499
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Milton School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Milton School District 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 Senior High School
Milton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Milton Elementary School
Milton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Milton Middle School
Milton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#34 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,700
+$2,778 vs Vermont median
District size
1,499 students
Larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Milton School District ranks #34 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Milton School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Milton Senior High School (7.8/10), Milton Elementary School (5.3/10), and Milton Middle School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Milton School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Senior High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Milton Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Milton Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Milton School District
Milton School District is a Milton, Vermont school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,499 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. District-level spending was $25,700 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Milton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Milton Senior High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Milton School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Milton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Milton School District with test data.
Schools in Milton School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Milton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,499
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- District spending per student
- $25,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Milton School District?
Milton School District has 3 schools in total — 1 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 School District?
The average composite rating for Milton School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Milton School District?
Milton School District's district-level spending was $25,700 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Milton School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Milton School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Milton School District?
Milton Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Milton School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Milton School District?
Across schools in Milton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Milton School District compare to other districts in Vermont?
Milton School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Vermont 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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