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#1594 of 1,823 schools in IN

Milan Middle School

Middle School · Milan Community Schools · Milan, IN

A Milan Community Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

609 N Warpath Dr, Milan, IN 47031

  • Math 22% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,822
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Milan Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Milan Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,520

Median home value

$188,800

Median rent

$939/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Milan Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milan Middle School is listed in Milan Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milan Middle School

Milan Middle School is a public middle school in Milan, IN, part of Milan Community Schools, serving approximately 169 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,594 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milan Middle School

What grades does Milan Middle School serve?

Milan Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Milan Middle School?

Milan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milan Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Milan Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milan Middle School rank in IN?

Milan Middle School ranks #1,594 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Milan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Milan Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milan Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Milan Middle School a charter school?

No, Milan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milan Middle School a Title I school?

No, Milan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milan Middle School?

52.1% of students at Milan Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
169
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ripley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Area population (ZIP 47031)
5,179
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
42.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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