Serving 420 students in grades 5-8, Milton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Milton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Milton, VT, encompassing approximately 60.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milton Middle School's student population of 420 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Milton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton Middle School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milton Middle School's ranking?
Milton Middle School is ranked #219 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Milton Middle School?
420 students attend Milton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Milton Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milton Middle School?
Milton Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milton Middle School offer ?
Milton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Milton Middle School part of?
Milton Middle School is part of Milton School District.
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