Milton Middle

Summary:

Milton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Milton School District, with a student population of 511. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Wisconsin middle schools over the past decade and maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milton Middle consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 54.25% in 8th grade Science to 65.32% in 8th grade Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 49.62% and 61.09%, respectively. The school performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 146th out of 580 Wisconsin middle schools for female students and 25th out of 131 for multi-racial students in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's performance for white students and English Language Learners is relatively lower, ranking 229th and 107th, respectively, in the same year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Northside Intermediate in the same district, Nikolay Middle, Clinton Junior High, and Whitewater Middle, Milton Middle generally performs better in terms of proficiency rates and overall rankings. This may be attributed to the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.92% to 25.05% over the past three years, as well as its favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 15.2 over the same period.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 20 E Madison Ave
       Milton, WI  53563-1399


(608) 868-9350

District: Milton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,452 Help


Students who attend Milton Middle usually attend:

High:    Milton High

Feeder schools for Milton Middle:

Elementary:    Consolidated Elementary
    East Elementary
    Harmony Elementary
    West Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Milton Middle ranks better than 69.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.3. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milton Middle is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milton Middle is $11,452.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Milton Middle 197th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Milton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Milton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.85 105th 324 67.6%
2005 66.79 130th 332 60.8%
2006 65.36 158th 382 58.6%
2007 71.66 98th 366 73.2%
2008 62.03 213th 519 59.0%
2009 61.65 235th 521 54.9%
2010 53.99 316th 539 41.4%
2011 66.79 166th 549 69.8%
2012 61.78 242nd 559 56.7%
2013 47.59 365th 569 35.9%
2014 63.21 209th 585 64.3%
2015 58.14 274th 612 55.2%
2016 54.86 283rd 609 53.5%
2017 47.96 330th 612 46.1%
2018 52.11 299th 579 48.4%
2019 60.62 227th 594 61.8%
2021 62.23 210th 613 65.7%
2022 62.59 205th 617 66.8%
2023 63.32 209th 640 67.3%
2024 67.30 197th 641 69.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.43 21st 129 83.7%
2022 70.06 22nd 126 82.5%
2023 62.91 42nd 132 68.2%
2024 75.61 25th 131 80.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.43 107th 158 32.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.57 298th 417 28.5%
2019 49.23 186th 414 55.1%
2021 45.57 219th 437 49.9%
2022 50.43 175th 421 58.4%
2023 69.76 68th 439 84.5%
2024 54.82 157th 425 63.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.37 288th 489 41.1%
2019 50.47 224th 487 54.0%
2021 77.47 41st 499 91.8%
2022 62.04 149th 522 71.5%
2023 51.97 227th 525 56.8%
2024 41.97 310th 520 40.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.01 225th 551 59.2%
2019 62.85 191st 557 65.7%
2021 70.24 131st 574 77.2%
2022 71.95 121st 576 79.0%
2024 72.07 146th 580 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.50 332nd 551 39.7%
2019 56.46 249th 557 55.3%
2021 53.34 268th 572 53.1%
2022 53.55 263rd 577 54.4%
2023 62.02 201st 591 66.0%
2024 62.92 216th 585 63.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.68 45th 90 50.0%
2019 71.54 27th 91 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 112th 204 45.1%
2019 71.69 36th 209 82.8%
2021 53.71 93rd 225 58.7%
2023 94.27 6th 229 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Milton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.41 259th 375 30.9%
2019 43.64 236th 382 38.2%
2021 48.01 202nd 393 48.6%
2022 47.98 209th 397 47.4%
2023 47.34 206th 412 50.0%
2024 47.22 229th 407 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Milton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 473 1 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 482 2 5 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 502 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 561 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 601 0 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1993 616 0 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 444 0 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 435 2 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 435 2 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 440 2 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 457 3 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 461 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 458 0 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 445 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 446 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 446 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 438 2 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2005 446 3 7 13 4 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 483 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2007 471 8 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2008 473 5 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2009 479 7 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2010 454 11 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2011 449 5 4 14 0 0 0 0 472
2012 431 3 4 15 0 0 2 0 455
2013 468 3 4 21 0 0 7 0 503
2014 486 4 13 25 0 0 6 0 534
2015 470 2 17 26 0 0 10 0 525
2016 501 3 11 25 1 0 11 0 552
2017 491 8 15 22 2 0 5 0 543
2018 466 8 20 24 1 0 8 0 527
2019 450 4 12 25 0 0 16 0 507
2020 453 5 7 26 0 0 19 0 510
2021 438 7 6 24 2 0 22 0 499
2022 425 1 9 20 1 0 24 0 480
2023 463 4 11 12 0 0 21 0 511
2024 457 4 7 16 0 0 19 1 504

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 30.6 15.7 8.1
1989 490 33.6 14.5 7.3
1990 505 36.1 13.9 6.3
1991 569 39.0 14.5 6.3
1992 612 41.4 14.7 7.2
1993 630 42.2 14.9 6
1994 452 28.2 16.0 6.2
1995 446 28.4 15.7 6.1
1996 446 28.4 15.7 6.1
1997 452 30.7 14.7 6.6
1998 469 30.4 15.4 5.1
1999 470 31.3 15.0 8.3
2000 470 32.4 14.5 8.1
2001 459 32.0 14.3 10.9
2002 458 30.5 15.0 10.9
2003 458 30.5 15.0 10.9
2004 453 28.0 16.2 12.1
2005 473 28.3 16.7 n/a
2006 502 29.5 17.0 n/a
2007 502 31.6 15.9 18.5
2008 501 31.6 15.9 15.6
2009 505 31.6 16.0 17.6
2010 482 32.2 14.9 19.9
2011 472 31.7 14.8 22.7
2012 455 32.3 14.0 26.6
2013 503 31.3 16.0 28.6
2014 534 32.5 16.4 24.3
2015 525 n/a n/a 25.1
2016 552 33.0 16.7 25.4
2017 543 33.7 16.0 18.8
2018 527 33.6 15.6 18.4
2019 507 33.8 14.9 22.5
2020 510 34.3 14.8 18.8
2021 499 32.7 15.2 25.1
2022 480 35.6 13.4 22.9
2023 511 34.6 14.7 21.9
2024 504 33.7 14.9 21.6

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 30.6 15.7 8.1
1989 490 33.6 14.5 7.3
1990 505 36.1 13.9 6.3
1991 569 39.0 14.5 6.3
1992 612 41.4 14.7 7.2
1993 630 42.2 14.9 6
1994 452 28.2 16.0 6.2
1995 446 28.4 15.7 6.1
1996 446 28.4 15.7 6.1
1997 452 30.7 14.7 6.6
1998 469 30.4 15.4 5.1
1999 470 31.3 15.0 8.3
2000 470 32.4 14.5 8.1
2001 459 32.0 14.3 10.9
2002 458 30.5 15.0 10.9
2003 458 30.5 15.0 10.9
2004 453 28.0 16.2 12.1
2005 473 28.3 16.7 n/a
2006 502 29.5 17.0 n/a
2007 502 31.6 15.9 18.5
2008 501 31.6 15.9 15.6
2009 505 31.6 16.0 17.6
2010 482 32.2 14.9 19.9
2011 472 31.7 14.8 22.7
2012 455 32.3 14.0 26.6
2013 503 31.3 16.0 28.6
2014 534 32.5 16.4 24.3
2015 525 n/a n/a 25.1
2016 552 33.0 16.7 25.4
2017 543 33.7 16.0 18.8
2018 527 33.6 15.6 18.4
2019 507 33.8 14.9 22.5
2020 510 34.3 14.8 18.8
2021 499 32.7 15.2 25.1
2022 480 35.6 13.4 22.9
2023 511 34.6 14.7 21.9
2024 504 33.7 14.9 21.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $492 (4.2%) $11,250 (95.8%) $11,741
2020 $458 (4.1%) $10,605 (95.9%) $11,064
2021 $426 (3.7%) $11,026 (96.3%) $11,452

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 209th of 640 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Milton Middle)52.349.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milton School District)52.349.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Milton Middle)56.147.4
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milton School District)56.147.4
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Milton Middle)32.940.9
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milton School District)32.940.9
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Milton Middle)45.137.1
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milton School District)45.137.1
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Milton Middle)52.156.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milton School District)52.156.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Milton Middle)53.354
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Milton School District)53.354
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students507511
 0.8%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic2512
 52%
Pacific Islander00
White450463
 2.9%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.5%21.9%
 0.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Milton Middle.

Students who attend Milton Middle usually go on to attend Milton High

Milton Middle ranks 197th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Milton Middle are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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