Top Rankings
Milford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 809 students in Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
809 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.4%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,780 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,821 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,719 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,860 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,780
$17,314
Spending / Student
$14,821
$17,740
Best Milford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milford School District?
Milford School District manages 2 public schools serving 809 students.
What is the rank of Milford School District?
Milford School District is ranked #56 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milford School District?
92% of Milford School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milford School District?
Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,821 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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