Is Milton Elementary School a good school?

Milton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Milton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Milton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Milton Elementary School?

Students at Milton Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Milton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Milton Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Nute Junior High School High : Nute High School

Milton Elementary School

Summary:

Milton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Milton, New Hampshire, with a student population of 249. The school is part of the Governor Wentworth Regional School District, which is ranked 136 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small class sizes, Milton Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Hampshire elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 197-226 out of 211-237 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (NH SAS) is significantly below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with only 20% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 30% in reading, compared to state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.73% to 33.73% over the past three school years, may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, the academic performance of Milton Elementary School is significantly lower than its peers. For example, New Durham Elementary School, just 8.73 miles away, outperforms Milton Elementary across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates that are 30-40 percentage points higher. The school's low statewide ranking and the performance gap compared to nearby schools suggest that the Milton School District and the school itself may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of their student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8 School St.
Milton, NH 03851-4524

(603) 652-4539

District: Milton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
214^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,725

Students who attend Milton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Nute Junior High School
High:	Nute High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

American Indian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Milton Elementary School ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (2.8%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milton Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Milton Elementary School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milton Elementary School is $17,725.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Milton Elementary School 214^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Milton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Milton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milton School District 136^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Milton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Milton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	15.57	222^nd	238	6.7%
2007	29.13	185^th	237	21.9%
2008	34.93	177^th	236	25.0%
2009	13.81	225^th	240	6.3%
2010	16.34	222^nd	242	8.3%
2011	12.37	226^th	237	4.6%
2012	17.46	225^th	241	6.6%
2013	8.37	231^st	241	4.1%
2014	8.53	232^nd	242	4.1%
2015	9.55	199^th	206	3.4%
2016	12.02	226^th	244	7.4%
2017	10.65	215^th	229	6.1%
2018	10.94	219^th	231	5.2%
2019	13.02	217^th	231	6.1%
2021	13.97	197^th	211	6.6%
2022	10.68	219^th	233	6.0%
2023	9.46	226^th	237	4.6%
2024	12.21	214^th	234	8.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Milton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	10.48	180^th	190	5.3%
2019	12.72	182^nd	192	5.2%
2021	17.24	146^th	160	8.8%
2022	4.39	184^th	187	1.6%
2023	10.62	184^th	193	4.7%
2024	10.79	179^th	187	4.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Milton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	17.43	174^th	195	10.8%
2019	18.58	175^th	195	10.3%
2021	15.54	149^th	168	11.3%
2022	13.54	180^th	194	7.2%
2023	14.19	183^rd	199	8.0%
2024	21.00	166^th	193	14.0%

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Rank History for White students at Milton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	8.29	220^th	227	3.1%
2019	15.24	211^th	229	7.9%
2021	13.79	194^th	209	7.2%
2022	10.03	219^th	229	4.4%
2023	9.05	225^th	233	3.4%
2024	10.23	218^th	228	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

If I really had a choice I wouldn't even give this school a 1 star... Absolutely horrible!!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Milton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	292	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	294
1993	291	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	293
1994	285	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	286
1995	297	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1996	297	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1997	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1998	299	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
1999	317	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
2000	358	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	358
2001	424	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
2002	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
2003	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
2004	337	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
2005	330	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	338
2006	323	5	0	1	11	n/a	n/a	340
2007	267	3	1	1	10	n/a	n/a	282
2008	277	1	1	3	6	n/a	n/a	288
2009	264	3	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	273
2010	241	0	0	3	4	3	9	260
2011	244	1	0	1	1	2	10	259
2012	257	2	0	0	0	0	1	260
2013	244	4	1	7	1	1	6	264
2014	248	3	2	7	0	3	5	268
2015	223	2	1	3	0	2	14	245
2016	240	2	1	6	0	1	8	258
2017	226	2	1	4	0	1	11	245
2018	214	1	2	3	0	1	18	239
2019	224	0	2	2	0	1	15	244
2020	229	0	0	3	0	0	11	243
2021	214	0	0	2	1	0	4	221
2022	231	0	0	2	3	0	6	242
2023	238	0	0	1	3	0	7	249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Milton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	294	15.3	19.2	16
1993	293	15.5	18.9	19.1
1994	286	15.0	19.1	27.3
1995	298	17.0	17.5	25.2
1996	298	17.0	17.5	25.2
1997	291	20.3	14.3	25.1
1998	301	18.5	16.3	28.2
1999	318	21.1	15.1	28.9
2000	358	22.5	15.9	38
2001	424	27.2	15.6	39.6
2002	375	24.2	15.5	35.5
2003	375	24.2	15.5	35.5
2004	337	21.8	15.5	38.9
2005	338	23.6	14.3	38.8
2006	340	24.0	14.2	40.9
2007	282	23.4	12.1	35.5
2008	288	23.0	12.5	33.7
2009	273	24.0	11.4	39.9
2010	260	23.0	11.3	34.6
2011	259	21.0	12.3	39.4
2012	260	20.0	13.0	41.2
2013	264	21.0	12.5	38.6
2014	268	20.6	13.0	47.8
2015	245	32.0	7.6	46.9
2016	258	22.0	11.7	46.9
2017	245	21.6	11.3	43.7
2018	239	20.6	11.6	41.8
2019	244	20.6	11.8	38.9
2020	243	20.6	11.7	35.4
2021	221	20.6	10.7	29.4
2022	242	20.6	11.7	22.7
2023	249	21.2	11.7	33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Milton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	294	15.3	19.2	16
1993	293	15.5	18.9	19.1
1994	286	15.0	19.1	27.3
1995	298	17.0	17.5	25.2
1996	298	17.0	17.5	25.2
1997	291	20.3	14.3	25.1
1998	301	18.5	16.3	28.2
1999	318	21.1	15.1	28.9
2000	358	22.5	15.9	38
2001	424	27.2	15.6	39.6
2002	375	24.2	15.5	35.5
2003	375	24.2	15.5	35.5
2004	337	21.8	15.5	38.9
2005	338	23.6	14.3	38.8
2006	340	24.0	14.2	40.9
2007	282	23.4	12.1	35.5
2008	288	23.0	12.5	33.7
2009	273	24.0	11.4	39.9
2010	260	23.0	11.3	34.6
2011	259	21.0	12.3	39.4
2012	260	20.0	13.0	41.2
2013	264	21.0	12.5	38.6
2014	268	20.6	13.0	47.8
2015	245	32.0	7.6	46.9
2016	258	22.0	11.7	46.9
2017	245	21.6	11.3	43.7
2018	239	20.6	11.6	41.8
2019	244	20.6	11.8	38.9
2020	243	20.6	11.7	35.4
2021	221	20.6	10.7	29.4
2022	242	20.6	11.7	22.7
2023	249	21.2	11.7	33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Milton Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,725

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 217^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 226^th of 237 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milton Elementary School)	25	27	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milton School District)	25	27	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Milton Elementary School)	42	20	22%
3rd Grade Reading (Milton School District)	42	20	22%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milton Elementary School)	14	25	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milton School District)	14	25	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Milton Elementary School)	32	30	2%
4th Grade Reading (Milton School District)	32	30	2%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Milton Elementary School)	20	11	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Milton School District)	20	11	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Milton Elementary School)	44	34	10%
5th Grade Reading (Milton School District)	44	34	10%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Milton Elementary School)	27	13	14%
5th Grade Science (Milton School District)	27	13	14%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Milton Elementary School)	19	21	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Milton School District)	15	19	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Milton Elementary School)	39	28	11%
All Grades Reading (Milton School District)	36	32	4%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Milton Elementary School)	27	13	14%
All Grades Science (Milton School District)	18	21	3%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	249	2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	224	238	6.3%
Two or More Races	15	7	53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.9%	33.7%	5.2%

Schools Near Milton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)					NH SAS Reading (2024)					NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Milton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 School St.	Milton	03851	Strafford County	Milton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 652-4539	249	21	11.7	33.7%	238 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	12.2	214^th of 234 public elementary schools	8.5%		9.5	226^th of 237 public elementary schools	4.6%	12	30.0	10.0	21.0		20.0	30.0	30.0	31.0		30.0	26.0	26.0	$17,725
Valley View Community School	Public	PK, KG-3	79 Thayer Dr.	Farmington	03835	Strafford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 755-4757	266	25	10.6	34.6%	236 (88.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.3%)								(n/a)	27.0				27.0	41.0				41.0			$19,514
Middleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	116 Kings Highway	Middleton	03887	Carroll County	Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 473-5000	153	14	10.9	36.6%	148 (96.7%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	23.3	190^th of 234 public elementary schools	18.8%		38.6	160^th of 237 public elementary schools	32.5%	30	43.0	50.0	29.0	29.0	39.0	27.0	45.0	21.0	35.0	33.0	14.0	14.0	$18,149
East Rochester School	Public	PK, KG-5	773 Portland St.	Rochester	03868	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-2146	293	20	14.6	38.2%	260 (88.7%)	5 (1.7%)	8 (2.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	18.8	195^th of 234 public elementary schools	16.7%		22.9	194^th of 237 public elementary schools	18.1%	1	37.0	28.0	28.0		31.0	37.0	27.0	48.0		37.0	13.0	13.0	$21,006
School Street School	Public	K-4	13 School St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-6483	66	6	11.0	66.7%	54 (81.8%)	2 (3.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.6%)	54.9	110^th of 234 public elementary schools	53.0%		33.7	167^th of 237 public elementary schools	29.5%	57	23.0	62.0			42.0	62.0	54.0			58.0			$19,543
Maple Street Magnet School	Public	K-5	27 Maple Street	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-6481	110	7	15.7	34.5%	96 (87.3%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	43.2	135^th of 234 public elementary schools	42.3%		29.8	173^rd of 237 public elementary schools	27.0%	38	21.0	69.0	21.0		33.0	47.0	62.0	53.0		53.0	32.0	32.0	$16,897
Chamberlain Street School	Public	K-5	65 Chamberlain St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-5258	298	27	11.0	44.6%	251 (84.2%)	3 (1.0%)	12 (4.0%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)	10.6	221^st of 234 public elementary schools	5.6%		11.3	222^nd of 237 public elementary schools	6.3%	1	28.0	27.0	19.0		24.0	28.0	30.0	25.0		28.0			$15,158
William Allen School	Public	K-5	23 Granite St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-2280	281	21	13.3	54.8%	244 (86.8%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.2%)	17.3	201^st of 234 public elementary schools	14.1%		12.1	220^th of 237 public elementary schools	7.2%	19	45.0	19.0	22.0		28.0	38.0		37.0		30.0	15.0	15.0	$16,689
McClelland School	Public	K-5	59 Brock St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-2180	346	24	14.4	39.0%	309 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	15.6	203^rd of 234 public elementary schools	13.2%		24.5	191^st of 237 public elementary schools	19.4%	12	36.0	24.0	27.0		29.0	33.0	22.0	44.0		34.0	16.0	16.0	$15,254
New Durham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7 Old Bay Rd.	New Durham	03855	Strafford County	Governor Wentworth Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 859-2061	159	17	9.3	23.3%	150 (94.3%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	74.1	48^th of 234 public elementary schools	79.5%		83.8	29^th of 237 public elementary schools	87.8%	19	63.0	59.0	36.0	90.0	64.0	57.0	59.0	71.0	80.0	66.0	50.0	50.0	$33,403

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