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#684 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
Miltona Elementary
Elementary School · Alexandria Public School District · Miltona, MN
An Alexandria Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 113, Miltona, MN 56354
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miltona Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
22.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Miltona Elementary 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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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
$85,521
Median home value
$404,000
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | Not available | 124 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 478 | Compare → |
| Voyager ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 427 | 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.
Alexandria Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miltona Elementary is listed in ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miltona Elementary
Miltona Elementary is a public elementary school in Miltona, MN, part of Alexandria Public School District, serving approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miltona Elementary
What grades does Miltona Elementary serve?
Miltona Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Miltona Elementary?
Miltona Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miltona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miltona Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miltona Elementary rank in MN?
Miltona Elementary ranks #684 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Miltona Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Miltona Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Miltona Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miltona Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Miltona Elementary a charter school?
No, Miltona Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miltona Elementary a Title I school?
No, Miltona Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miltona Elementary?
22.1% of students at Miltona 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Phone
- (877) 736-1419
- Area population (ZIP 56354)
- 1,372
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 56354; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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