Excellent
#90 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 7% in state
Milford Elem
Elementary School · Geary County Schools · Milford, KS
A Geary County Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 76, Milford, KS 66514
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milford Elem score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milford Elem 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,500
Median home value
$234,200
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Geary County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 370 | Compare → |
| Grandview ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 83 | Compare → |
| Morris Hill ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 350 | Compare → |
| Sheridan ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Geary County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milford Elem is listed in Geary County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milford Elem
Milford Elem is a public elementary school in Milford, KS, part of Geary County Schools, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milford Elem
What grades does Milford Elem serve?
Milford Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Milford Elem?
Milford Elem has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Elem is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milford Elem rank in KS?
Milford Elem ranks #90 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Milford Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Milford Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Milford Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford Elem has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milford Elem a charter school?
No, Milford Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milford Elem a Title I school?
No, Milford Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milford Elem?
51.8% of students at Milford Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Geary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (785) 717-4170
- Area population (ZIP 66514)
- 1,658
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66514; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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