Below Average
#227 of 280 schools in VT
Milton Middle School
Middle School · Milton School District · Milton, VT
A middle school in Milton, VT where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17 Rebecca Lander Drive, Milton, VT 05468
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milton Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milton Middle 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated857/100K
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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
$112,122
Median home value
$340,800
Median rent
$1,537/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Milton School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Milton Middle School is listed in Milton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milton Middle School
Milton Middle School is a public middle school in Milton, VT, part of Milton School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milton Middle School
What grades does Milton Middle School serve?
Milton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Milton Middle School?
Milton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milton Middle School rank in VT?
Milton Middle School ranks #227 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Milton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milton Middle School a charter school?
No, Milton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Milton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milton Middle School?
41.9% of students at Milton Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (802) 893-5400
- Area population (ZIP 05468)
- 13,347
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 05468; 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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