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#169 of 967 schools in NE

Top 17% in state

Milford High School

High School · Milford Public Schools · Milford, NE

A high school in Milford, NE where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 G STREET PO BOX C, Milford, NE 68405

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$13,768
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Milford High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Milford High 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average493/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milford), 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

$80,906

Median home value

$245,800

Median rent

$929/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

67%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
7 boys'·5 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Milford Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milford High School is listed in MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milford High School

Milford High School is a public high school in Milford, NE, part of Milford Public Schools, serving approximately 376 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milford High School

What grades does Milford High School serve?

Milford High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Milford High School?

Milford High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Milford High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milford High School rank in NE?

Milford High School ranks #169 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Milford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Milford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milford High School a charter school?

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

Is Milford High School a Title I school?

No, Milford High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milford High School?

23.4% of students at Milford High 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 – 12th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Seward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 68405)
3,511
Area median age
35.4
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 68405; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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