Very Good
#428 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 21% in state
Milaca Elementary
Elementary School · Milaca Public School District · Milaca, MN
An elementary school in Milaca, MN where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 HIGHWAY 23 W, Milaca, MN 56353
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milaca Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milaca Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milaca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,170
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milaca Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milaca Elementary is listed in MILACA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milaca Elementary
Milaca Elementary is a public elementary school in Milaca, MN, part of Milaca Public School District, serving approximately 854 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milaca Elementary
What grades does Milaca Elementary serve?
Milaca Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Milaca Elementary?
Milaca Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 854 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milaca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Milaca Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milaca Elementary rank in MN?
Milaca Elementary ranks #428 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Milaca Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Milaca Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Milaca Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milaca Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milaca Elementary a charter school?
No, Milaca Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milaca Elementary a Title I school?
No, Milaca Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milaca Elementary?
53.5% of students at Milaca Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 854
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mille Lacs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (320) 982-7301
- Area population (ZIP 56353)
- 9,489
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 56353; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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