Top Rankings
Milton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,461 students in Milton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Milton School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
3,461 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.4%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,684 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,335 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$53 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,684
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,335
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Milton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Gr: PK-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4838 N County Road F
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 868-9595
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 868-9595
Gr: K-3 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Northside Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
159 Northside Dr
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9280
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9280
Gr: 4-6 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Janesville St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9380
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9380
Gr: PK-3 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 W Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9230
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9230
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 E Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9350
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9350
Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Milton High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 W High St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9300
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milton School District?
Milton School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,461 students.
What is the rank of Milton School District?
Milton School District is ranked #99 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milton School District?
88% of Milton School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milton School District?
Milton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Milton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,335 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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