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#417 of 480 schools in NH

Milton Elementary School

Elementary School · Milton School District · Milton, NH

An elementary school in Milton, NH where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8 School St., Milton, NH 03851

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$22,698
Chronic Absenteeism8.4%

Students at Milton Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Milton Elementary School 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 Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated806/100K

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

$98,750

Median home value

$282,500

Median rent

$1,503/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hanson SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0K–34.1 mi257Compare →
Lebanon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.04–54.1 mi148Compare →
Valley View Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–34.4 mi247Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Milton School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$22,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milton Elementary School is listed in Milton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milton Elementary School

Milton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milton, NH, part of Milton School District, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milton Elementary School

What grades does Milton Elementary School serve?

Milton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Milton Elementary School?

Milton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milton Elementary School rank in NH?

Milton Elementary School ranks #417 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Milton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Milton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Milton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Milton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milton Elementary School?

39.1% of students at Milton Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Strafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.4%
Area population (ZIP 03851)
4,286
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
45.6
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 03851; 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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