Very Good
#518 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 29% in state
Little Milligan
Elementary School · Carter County · Butler, TN
A Carter County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4226 Hwy 321, Butler, TN 37640
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Little Milligan score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Little Milligan 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 3Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Elevated937/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$47,404
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carter County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 261 | Compare → |
| Cloudland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 267 | Compare → |
| Hampton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 622 | Compare → |
| Happy Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 541 | 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.
Carter County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Milligan is listed in Carter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Milligan
Little Milligan is a public elementary school in Butler, TN, part of Carter County, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Milligan
What grades does Little Milligan serve?
Little Milligan serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Little Milligan?
Little Milligan has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Milligan?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Milligan is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Milligan rank in TN?
Little Milligan ranks #518 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Little Milligan's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Milligan has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Little Milligan a charter school?
No, Little Milligan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Milligan a Title I school?
No, Little Milligan is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (423) 768-4400
- Area population (ZIP 37640)
- 3,343
- Area average commute
- 40.9 min
- Area median age
- 54
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 37640; 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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