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#1485 of 2,846 schools in PA
Milton Area MS
Middle School · Milton Area Sd · Milton, PA
A Milton Area Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Mahoning St, Milton, PA 17847
- Math 36% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milton Area MS score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milton Area MS 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,579/100K
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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
$56,582
Median home value
$185,400
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Donald H Eichhorn MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milton Area MS is listed in Milton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milton Area MS
Milton Area MS is a public middle school in Milton, PA, part of Milton Area Sd, serving approximately 443 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,485 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milton Area MS
What grades does Milton Area MS serve?
Milton Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Milton Area MS?
Milton Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Area MS is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milton Area MS rank in PA?
Milton Area MS ranks #1,485 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Milton Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Milton Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton Area MS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Milton Area MS a charter school?
No, Milton Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milton Area MS a Title I school?
No, Milton Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milton Area MS?
56.2% of students at Milton Area MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Northumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (570) 742-7614
- Area population (ZIP 17847)
- 11,461
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 17847; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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